Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,145/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Palm Springs, CA is $2,145 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,335.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 116 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,145/week

Palm Springs, CA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,335/week

California

3% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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Fountain Valley, California

$2,173/week

This is 7% lower than the Palm Springs average of $2,330.

San Diego, California

$2,730/week

This is 15% higher than the Palm Springs average of $2,330.

Chula Vista, California

$3,186/week

This is 27% higher than the Palm Springs average of $2,330.

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 $3,053 per week, followed by South San Francisco, California ($3,038) and Arcadia, California ($2,821). South San Francisco, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,129. For comparison, the Palm Springs, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,145 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 42% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,053$3,053
South San Francisco, California$3,038$3,129
Arcadia, California$2,821$2,821
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Palm Springs?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,806 per week, followed by Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) ($2,772) and Lucid Staffing Solutions ($2,511). For comparison, the Palm Springs, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,145 per week — Med Ninjas pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$2,806$2,806
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,772$2,772
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,511$2,511
Stability Healthcare$2,429$2,429
Cross Country Nurses$2,355$2,355
Triage Staffing$2,279$2,279
Care Career$2,213$2,213
The Good Life MedStaff$2,208$2,208
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,190$2,190
FlexCare Nursing$2,147$2,147

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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