Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$43.10/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $43.10 per hour. This is 5% lower than the nursing US average of $45.21.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$43.10/hour
5% lower than the nursing US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
Where do Definitive Observation Unit Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($66) and Oregon ($62). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $99. For comparison, the national average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $43 per hour — California pays 83% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $99 |
| New Mexico | $66 | $72 |
| Oregon | $62 | $79 |
| New York | $61 | $75 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $69 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Alaska | $56 | $59 |
| Delaware | $55 | $61 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $52 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Ohio | $45 | $51 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $43 | $51 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs?
Adventist Health pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Community Medical Centers ($58) and Tenet Desert ($55). CoreMedical Group Perm has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the national average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $43 per hour — Adventist Health pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $65 | $67 |
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $59 |
| Tenet Desert | $55 | $72 |
| UW Health | $51 | $59 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $51 | $62 |
| Bluebird Staffing | $49 | $49 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $46 | $61 |
| TK Health | $45 | $50 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $72 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on November 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
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Sunland Park, NM
$72+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Socorro, TX
$72+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$51-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Horizon City, TX
$61+/hour
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