Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,163/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Orange, CA is $2,163 per week. This is 8% lower than the California average of $2,340.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 128 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,163/week

Orange, CA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,340/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Long Beach, California

$2,194/week

This is 34% lower than the Orange average of $2,929.

Torrance, California

$2,297/week

This is 28% lower than the Orange average of $2,929.

Los Angeles, California

$2,596/week

This is 13% lower than the Orange average of $2,929.

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

South San Francisco, California pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,981 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($2,961) and San Jose, California ($2,917). Stanford, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the Orange, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,163 per week — South San Francisco, California pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South San Francisco, California$2,981$3,129
Santa Clara, California$2,961$3,122
San Jose, California$2,917$3,176
San Leandro, California$2,900$3,071
Stanford, California$2,828$3,500
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Orange?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,688 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,580) and MedSource LLC ($2,573). For comparison, the Orange, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,163 per week — Prime Staffing pays 24% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,688$2,688
Triage Staffing$2,580$2,580
MedSource LLC$2,573$2,573
Stability Healthcare$2,469$2,469
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,464$2,574
Coast Medical Service$2,254$2,254
Aequor Healthcare$2,200$2,200
American Traveler$2,176$2,176
Nightingale Nurses$2,166$2,166
Focus Staff$2,100$2,100

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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