Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,248/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Milwaukee, WI is $2,248 per week. This is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,299.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 509 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Milwaukee, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,248/week

Milwaukee, WI

2% higher than the US average.

$2,299/week

Wisconsin

4% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Madison, Wisconsin

$2,392/week

This is equal to the Milwaukee average

Rockford, Illinois

$2,411/week

This is 1% higher than the Milwaukee average of $2,393.

Chicago, Illinois

$2,199/week

This is 9% lower than the Milwaukee average of $2,393.

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

Wausau, Wisconsin pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,410 per week, followed by Madison, Wisconsin ($2,369) and Waukesha, Wisconsin ($2,351). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,620. For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,248 per week — Wausau, Wisconsin pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,410$3,264
Madison, Wisconsin$2,369$3,620
Waukesha, Wisconsin$2,351$2,737
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Milwaukee?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,525 per week, followed by Prolink Region 1 ($3,325) and HCS 247 ($3,091). For comparison, the Milwaukee, WI average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,248 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 57% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,525$3,525
Prolink Region 1$3,325$3,325
HCS 247$3,091$3,091
ADN Healthcare$2,640$2,640
LanceSoft$2,600$2,600
Voca Healthcare$2,486$2,531
Access Healthcare$2,462$2,462
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,462$2,462
Gifted Healthcare$2,433$2,433
Froedtert Health$2,409$2,443

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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