Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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