Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Lakewood, CA

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,172/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Lakewood, CA is $2,172 per week. This is 7% lower than the California average of $2,314.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on 583 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Lakewood, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,172/week

Lakewood, CA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,314/week

California

3% higher than the US average.

$2,251/week

United States

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

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Long Beach, California

$2,228/week

This is equal to the Lakewood average

Torrance, California

$2,277/week

This is 2% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,239.

Fountain Valley, California

$2,172/week

This is 3% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,239.

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

Anaheim, California pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,520 per week, followed by San Jose, California ($3,041) and South San Francisco, California ($2,981). For comparison, the Lakewood, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,172 per week — Anaheim, California pays 62% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anaheim, California$3,520$3,520
San Jose, California$3,041$3,176
South San Francisco, California$2,981$3,129
Santa Clara, California$2,962$3,122
Stanford, California$2,821$3,500
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Lakewood?

Registry Network Inc. pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,730 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($2,448) and HonorVet Technologies ($2,380). For comparison, the Lakewood, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,172 per week — Registry Network Inc. pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Registry Network Inc.$2,730$2,730
Stability Healthcare$2,448$2,448
HonorVet Technologies$2,380$2,500
Protouch Staffing$2,307$2,307
ALOIS Healthcare$2,294$2,294
Coast Medical Service$2,244$2,254
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,223$2,223
Meda Health$2,218$2,218
Aequor Healthcare$2,198$2,198
American Traveler$2,176$2,176

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

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