NC · Durham · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Durham, NC

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.92 and $47.46. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Durham. The free report below lists employers near Durham and what they pay.

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Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Durham, NC

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 108,510 registered nurses employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.86$64,19031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.92$74,71020% below U.S. median
Median$39.36$81,86013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.46$98,7205% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.50$107,12014% above U.S. median

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Durham

  • Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,417
  • Per year: $70,848
  • Per month: $5,904

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Carolina. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Telehealth / Triage Nurse roles in North Carolina

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Durham as they open.

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Hospitals in Durham

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Durham Va Medical Center
Durham, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Durham, NC
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chapel Hill, NC9 mi$39.36/hr64,028
Cary, NC14 mi$40.80/hr182,659
Apex, NC17 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC18 mi$40.80/hr499,825
Wake Forest, NC22 mi$40.80/hr56,764
Burlington, NC33 mi$41.88/hr61,365

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in North Carolina · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Durham

Durham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Durham, NC?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in North Carolina have a median pay of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year. The middle half earn between $35.92 and $47.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Durham?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham, led by Duke Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Durham as a telehealth / triage nurse?

North Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a North Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Durham?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.97High$57

27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Virtual Nurse Observation (VNO) - FT Nights (NOT a remote position)Remote
    $38.20–$57.30/ hour
    Advocate Health · Remote (NC hiring) · posted 14 days ago

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