Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,849/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Arkansas is $1,849 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $2,190.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 338 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,849/week

Arkansas

18% lower than the US average.

$2,190/week

United States

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

Only Fort Smith, Arkansas reports pay data for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $1,933 per week. Fort Smith, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,160. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,849 per week — Fort Smith, Arkansas pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Smith, Arkansas$1,933$2,160
How does the pay for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,340 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,240) and Missouri ($2,219). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,201. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,849 per week — Illinois pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,340$3,896
Kansas$2,240$4,020
Missouri$2,219$3,499
Kentucky$2,212$4,201
Alabama$2,115$3,117
Louisiana$2,097$3,314
Mississippi$1,969$3,000
Tennessee$1,950$3,841
Oklahoma$1,936$3,337
Texas$1,775$3,557
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

First Connect Health pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,671 per week, followed by Reliable Nurse Staffing ($2,621) and Medical Talent ($2,515). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,849 per week — First Connect Health pays 44% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,671$2,671
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,621$2,621
Medical Talent$2,515$2,515
Coast Medical Service$2,515$2,515
Thrive Staffing$2,463$2,463
Voca Healthcare$2,334$2,645
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,301$2,443
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,203$2,203
Tact Staff$2,113$2,113
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,104$2,538

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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