Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Chesapeake, VA

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,352/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Chesapeake, VA is $2,352 per week. This is 9% higher than the Virginia average of $2,133.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,880 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Chesapeake, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,352/week

Chesapeake, VA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,133/week

Virginia

6% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Norfolk, Virginia

$2,356/week

This is 1% higher than the Chesapeake average of $2,341.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

$2,403/week

This is 3% higher than the Chesapeake average of $2,341.

Petersburg, Virginia

$2,207/week

This is 6% lower than the Chesapeake average of $2,341.

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

Suffolk, Virginia pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,662 per week, followed by Arlington, Virginia ($2,606) and Williamsburg, Virginia ($2,500). Norfolk, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,370. For comparison, the Chesapeake, VA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,352 per week — Suffolk, Virginia pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Suffolk, Virginia$2,662$2,662
Arlington, Virginia$2,606$2,842
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,500$2,500
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,458$2,678
Fairfax, Virginia$2,396$2,695
Norfolk, Virginia$2,367$3,370
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,352$3,142
Portsmouth, Virginia$2,339$2,339
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Chesapeake?

OneStaff Medical pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,902 per week, followed by Reliable Nurse Staffing ($2,856) and Genie Healthcare ($2,789). LeaderStat has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,142. For comparison, the Chesapeake, VA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,352 per week — OneStaff Medical pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OneStaff Medical$2,902$2,902
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,856$2,856
Genie Healthcare$2,789$2,789
PRIDE Health$2,758$2,758
Care Team Solutions$2,678$2,978
LeaderStat$2,643$3,142
White Glove Placement$2,599$2,831
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,570$2,856
HCS 247$2,557$2,856
American Traveler$2,543$2,842

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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