Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$73.03/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in California is $73.03 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $49.80.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$73.03/hour
California
32% higher than the US average.
$49.80/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Only Thousand Oaks, California reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $76 per hour. Thousand Oaks, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the California average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $73 per hour — Thousand Oaks, California pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, California | $76 | $88 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Texas ($50) and New Mexico ($50). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the California average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $73 per hour — Colorado pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $51 |
| Idaho | $50 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in California?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($65) and Adventist Health ($62). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the California average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $73 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $73 | $75 |
| Tenet Desert | $65 | $68 |
| Adventist Health | $62 | $62 |
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $59 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Go to the guideTop Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
- Thousand Oaks, CA
$62-88/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- Riverside Community Hospital
- Riverside, CA
$58-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
- Thousand Oaks, CA
$58-82/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
$51-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$51-82/hour
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