Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,287/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $2,287 per week. This is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of $2,180.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 2,279 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$2,287/week

Albuquerque, NM

1% higher than the US average.

$2,180/week

New Mexico

4% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Farmington, New Mexico

$2,238/week

This is 3% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,312.

Amarillo, Texas

$2,109/week

This is 10% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,312.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,235/week

This is 3% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,312.

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,571 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,287) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,190). Farmington, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,195. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,287 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$2,571$2,983
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,287$3,120
Farmington, New Mexico$2,190$3,195
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?

BHS Workforce pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,000 per week, followed by Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($2,976) and Care Career ($2,910). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,287 per week — BHS Workforce pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
BHS Workforce$3,000$3,000
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,976$2,976
Care Career$2,910$2,910
Assured Nursing$2,816$2,816
Care Team Solutions$2,787$2,787
ALOIS Healthcare$2,673$2,796
Focus Staff$2,660$2,660
Access Healthcare$2,637$2,637
Coast Medical Service$2,636$2,636
LeaderStat$2,613$2,943

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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