Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,694/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,694 per week. This is 11% higher than the California average of $2,402.

Last updated on July 18, 2026. Based on 94 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

$2,694/week

Palo Alto, CA

19% higher than the US average.

$2,402/week

California

9% higher than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

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

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Castro Valley, California

$2,684/week

This is 8% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,904.

Marysville, California

$2,528/week

This is 15% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,904.

San Diego, California

$2,548/week

This is 14% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,904.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montebello, California$3,775$3,777
Gardena, California$3,250$3,250
Oakland, California$3,045$3,045
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,101$3,101
Trustaff$3,081$3,250
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,906$3,101
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,531$2,638
Cross Country Nurses$2,425$2,425
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,424$2,486
Advantis Medical$2,304$2,304
Medical Solutions$1,873$1,873

Last updated on July 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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