Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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