12 openings from $1,869–$2,551/week in Wilmington, NC — Med-Surg, Telemetry, Med-Surg - Tele. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 14 furnished places to stay.
12 openings from $1,869–$2,551/week right now.
14 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Wilmington, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 4% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96.4 | 4% lower |
| Housing | 93.2 | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 12% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.6 | 3% lower |
| Services | 98.2 | 2% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,430 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,580 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,090 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,774 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Wilmington is $110–$147 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 12 openings in Wilmington
1 hospital in Wilmington is hiring travel nurses, 12 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.