Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$2,769/week
The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,769 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,327.
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 394 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Palo Alto, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,769/week
Palo Alto, CA
19% 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 Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
San Luis Obispo, California
$2,559/week
This is 12% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,874.
Redding, California
$2,489/week
This is 15% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,874.
Eureka, California
$2,765/week
This is 4% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,874.
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 Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,769 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 6% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Palo Alto?
FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,137 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,873) and MedSource LLC ($2,859). FlexCare Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,194. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,769 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,137 | $3,194 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,873 | $3,082 |
| MedSource LLC | $2,859 | $2,894 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,698 | $2,790 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,560 | $2,721 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,441 | $2,441 |
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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