Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,414/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,414 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $2,327.

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 575 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,414/week

Oakland, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,327/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,243/week

United States

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

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Redding, California

$2,489/week

This is 7% lower than the Oakland average of $2,671.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,559/week

This is 4% lower than the Oakland average of $2,671.

Eureka, California

$2,765/week

This is 3% higher than the Oakland average of $2,671.

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

Santa Clara, California pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,947 per week, followed by South San Francisco, California ($2,941) and San Leandro, California ($2,921). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,176. For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,414 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$2,947$3,122
South San Francisco, California$2,941$3,011
San Leandro, California$2,921$3,072
Stanford, California$2,834$3,101
Redwood City, California$2,812$3,129
San Jose, California$2,783$3,176
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Oakland?

ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,708 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($2,675) and American Traveler ($2,628). Triage Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,910. For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,414 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,708$2,708
Stability Healthcare$2,675$2,801
American Traveler$2,628$2,628
Aequor Healthcare$2,626$2,769
HCS 247$2,607$2,607
Triage Staffing$2,582$2,910
Care Career$2,548$2,548
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,498$2,563
Assured Nursing$2,492$2,492
Solomon Page$2,478$2,557

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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