Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,311/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,311 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,327.

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 368 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,311/week

San Diego, CA

3% 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 San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,611/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Chula Vista, California

$3,132/week

This is 17% higher than the San Diego average of $2,611.

Redlands, California

$2,145/week

This is 22% lower than the San Diego average of $2,611.

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 San Diego, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,311 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 San Diego?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,816 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,740) and Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,726). Triage Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,039. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,311 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$2,816$2,816
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,740$2,740
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,726$2,726
Medical Solutions$2,713$2,713
Nightingale Nurses$2,651$2,684
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,587$2,587
Cross Country Nurses$2,400$2,455
Triage Staffing$2,378$3,039
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,305$2,556
HonorVet Technologies$2,200$2,200

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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