Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,228/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $2,228 per week. This is equal to the Missouri average

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 12,104 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,228/week

Saint Louis, MO

2% lower than the US average.

$2,226/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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Springfield, Illinois

$2,472/week

This is 9% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,245.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,383/week

This is 6% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,245.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,422/week

This is 7% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,245.

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

Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,364) and Independence, Missouri ($2,310). Kansas City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,499. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,228 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,500$2,646
Columbia, Missouri$2,364$3,337
Independence, Missouri$2,310$3,392
Kansas City, Missouri$2,272$3,499
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

TLC Nursing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,103 per week, followed by Meda Health ($2,768) and Bestica ($2,689). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,246. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,228 per week — TLC Nursing pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TLC Nursing$3,103$3,103
Meda Health$2,768$2,942
Bestica$2,689$3,150
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,642$2,800
FlexCare Nursing$2,609$2,756
Prime Staffing$2,570$3,246
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,542$3,034
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,500$2,500
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,453$2,493
Care Career$2,448$3,162

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

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