Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,208/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Saint Joseph, MO is $2,208 per week. This is 2% higher than the Missouri average of $2,158.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 241 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Saint Joseph, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,208/week

Saint Joseph, MO

This is equal to the US average

$2,158/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in St. Joseph Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Kansas

$2,138/week

This is 12% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,388.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,194/week

This is 9% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,388.

Independence, Missouri

$2,248/week

This is 6% lower than the St. Joseph average of $2,388.

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

Only Independence, Missouri reports pay data for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $2,243 per week. Independence, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,405. For comparison, the Saint Joseph, MO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,208 per week — Independence, Missouri pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Independence, Missouri$2,243$3,405
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in St. Joseph?

Care Career pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,351 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,347) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,298). Care Career also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,399. For comparison, the Saint Joseph, MO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,208 per week — Care Career pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,351$2,399
ALOIS Healthcare$2,347$2,347
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,298$2,298
Zack Group$2,293$2,293
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,276$2,283
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,242$2,242
American Traveler$2,239$2,239
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,232$2,232
Assured Nursing$2,221$2,221
Trustaff$2,203$2,203

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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