Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,210/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Missouri is $2,210 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,140.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 3,656 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$2,210/week

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$2,140/week

United States

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 $2,530 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,343) and Independence, Missouri ($2,327). Independence, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,405. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,210 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,530$2,646
Columbia, Missouri$2,343$3,217
Independence, Missouri$2,327$3,405
How does the pay for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,286 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,248) and Kansas ($2,188). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,708. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,210 per week — Illinois pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,286$3,708
Iowa$2,248$3,472
Kansas$2,188$3,403
Kentucky$2,112$3,532
Alabama$2,001$3,244
Oklahoma$1,927$3,200
Arkansas$1,919$2,738
Tennessee$1,916$3,152
Mississippi$1,841$2,892
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Missouri?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,128 per week, followed by Pulse Healthcare Services ($2,913) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional ($2,822). HealthTrust Workforce Solution External has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,347. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,210 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,128$3,156
Pulse Healthcare Services$2,913$2,913
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional$2,822$3,065
First Connect Health$2,694$3,191
Lamb Staffing$2,668$2,668
GlobalPoint$2,650$2,650
Bestica$2,573$3,093
FlexCare Nursing$2,554$3,035
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,551$3,347
Meda Health$2,530$2,916

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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