Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$2,675/week
The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,675 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,294.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,675/week
Santa Cruz, CA
17% 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 Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
Merced, California
$2,620/week
This is 2% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,562.
Oxnard, California
$2,434/week
This is 5% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,562.
Los Angeles, California
$2,612/week
This is 2% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,562.
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 Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,675 per week — Fremont, California pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Santa Cruz?
First Connect Health pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,675 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,251) and AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,196). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,675 per week, roughly in line with First Connect Health.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,251 | $2,251 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,196 | $2,274 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,179 | $2,179 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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