Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,783/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,783 per week. This is 18% higher than the California average of $2,294.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 176 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,783/week

San Jose, CA

21% higher than the US average.

$2,294/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Cruz, California

$2,562/week

This is 16% lower than the San Jose average of $2,975.

Merced, California

$2,620/week

This is 14% lower than the San Jose average of $2,975.

Oxnard, California

$2,434/week

This is 22% lower than the San Jose average of $2,975.

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

Fremont, California pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,134 per week, followed by San Rafael, California ($3,097) and Montebello, California ($2,965). For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,783 per week — Fremont, California pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
San Rafael, California$3,097$3,097
Montebello, California$2,965$2,965
Santa Clara, California$2,957$3,096
South San Francisco, California$2,953$3,129
San Leandro, California$2,906$3,077
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in San Jose?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,176 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($3,141) and Genie Healthcare ($3,140). For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,783 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$3,176$3,176
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,141$3,141
Genie Healthcare$3,140$3,140
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,049$3,049
American Traveler$3,029$3,029
Host Healthcare$2,996$2,996
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,895$2,895
Focus Staff$2,874$2,874
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,856$2,856
Medical Solutions$2,806$3,026

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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