Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,955/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Fort Smith, AR is $1,955 per week. This is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of $1,929.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on 377 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Fort Smith, AR compared to State and National Averages

$1,955/week

Fort Smith, AR

15% lower than the US average.

$1,929/week

Arkansas

17% lower than the US average.

$2,251/week

United States

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

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

$1,938/week

This is 2% lower than the Fort Smith average of $1,972.

Paris, Texas

$2,039/week

This is 3% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,972.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$2,267/week

This is 13% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,972.

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

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,135 per week, followed by Fort Smith, Arkansas ($1,955). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,697. For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,955 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,135$2,697
Fort Smith, Arkansas$1,955$2,380
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Fort Smith?

GHR Healthcare and GHR Healthcare - Travel Division pay Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, both averaging $2,380 per week, ahead of Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,248). For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,955 per week — GHR Healthcare and GHR Healthcare - Travel Division pay 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare$2,380$2,380
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,380$2,380
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,248$2,248
TRS Healthcare$2,074$2,074
Care Career$2,059$2,059
Zack Group$2,059$2,059
Catalytic Solutions$2,059$2,059
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,045$2,045
TravSource$2,041$2,041
Genie Healthcare$1,987$1,987

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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