Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,367/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Norfolk, VA is $2,367 per week. This is 10% higher than the Virginia average of $2,133.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 207 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Norfolk, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,367/week

Norfolk, VA

5% higher than the US average.

$2,133/week

Virginia

6% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Virginia Beach, Virginia

$2,403/week

This is 2% higher than the Norfolk average of $2,356.

Petersburg, Virginia

$2,207/week

This is 7% lower than the Norfolk average of $2,356.

Richmond, Virginia

$2,152/week

This is 9% lower than the Norfolk average of $2,356.

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

Suffolk, Virginia pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,662 per week, followed by Arlington, Virginia ($2,606) and Williamsburg, Virginia ($2,500). Norfolk, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,370. For comparison, the Norfolk, VA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,367 per week — Suffolk, Virginia pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Suffolk, Virginia$2,662$2,662
Arlington, Virginia$2,606$2,842
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,500$2,500
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,458$2,678
Fairfax, Virginia$2,396$2,695
Norfolk, Virginia$2,367$3,370
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,352$3,142
Portsmouth, Virginia$2,339$2,339
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Norfolk?

Triage Staffing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,279 per week, followed by TotalMed RN ($3,030) and Seven Healthcare ($2,775). TotalMed RN has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,370. For comparison, the Norfolk, VA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,367 per week — Triage Staffing pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$3,279$3,279
TotalMed RN$3,030$3,370
Seven Healthcare$2,775$2,775
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,662$2,662
LeaderStat$2,641$2,641
AHS Staffing$2,558$2,558
Healthcare Support$2,524$2,524
TravSource$2,458$2,905
Trustaff$2,446$2,446
FlexCare Nursing$2,437$2,437

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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