Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,379/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Columbia, MO is $2,379 per week. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $2,235.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 2,802 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,379/week

Columbia, MO

5% higher than the US average.

$2,235/week

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

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

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,240/week

This is 7% lower than the Columbia average of $2,398.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$2,349/week

This is 2% lower than the Columbia average of $2,398.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,266/week

This is 6% lower than the Columbia average of $2,398.

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

Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,490 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,379) and Independence, Missouri ($2,359). Kansas City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,499. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,379 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,490$2,646
Columbia, Missouri$2,379$3,337
Independence, Missouri$2,359$3,392
Kansas City, Missouri$2,281$3,499
Lee's Summit, Missouri$2,272$3,015
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Columbia?

GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,309 per week, followed by TLC Nursing ($3,139) and GlobalPoint ($2,992). Emonics Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,337. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,379 per week — GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$3,309$3,318
TLC Nursing$3,139$3,139
GlobalPoint$2,992$3,330
Emonics Healthcare$2,923$3,337
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,905$2,905
First Connect Health$2,904$2,904
ALOIS Healthcare$2,714$3,035
Aequor Healthcare$2,705$2,985
American Traveler$2,663$3,206
ProKatchers$2,663$3,200

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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