Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,361/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Merced, CA is $2,361 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $2,305.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 340 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,361/week

Merced, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,305/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$2,654/week

This is 3% higher than the Merced average of $2,567.

Oxnard, California

$2,435/week

This is 5% lower than the Merced average of $2,567.

Santa Clarita, California

$2,295/week

This is 12% lower than the Merced average of $2,567.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Fremont, California pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,134 per week, followed by San Rafael, California ($2,974) and South San Francisco, California ($2,965). For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,361 per week — Fremont, California pays 33% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
San Rafael, California$2,974$3,097
South San Francisco, California$2,965$3,129
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Merced?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,502 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,490) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,486). First Connect Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,506. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,361 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,502$2,502
First Connect Health$2,490$2,506
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,486$2,486
Pulse Healthcare Services$2,477$2,477
Medical Talent$2,464$2,464
HCS 247$2,456$2,456
Care Career$2,450$2,464
TravSource$2,443$2,443
FlexCare Nursing$2,417$2,417
TRS Healthcare$2,414$2,414

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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