Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,365/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Tacoma, WA is $2,365 per week. This is 7% higher than the Washington average of $2,196.

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on 1,159 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,365/week

Tacoma, WA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,196/week

Washington

1% lower than the US average.

$2,209/week

United States

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

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Puyallup, Washington

$2,312/week

This is 6% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,446.

Seattle, Washington

$2,449/week

This is equal to the Tacoma average

Olympia, Washington

$2,134/week

This is 15% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,446.

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

Kirkland, Washington pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,619 per week, followed by Lacey, Washington ($2,604) and Everett, Washington ($2,566). Tacoma, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,214. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,365 per week — Kirkland, Washington pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kirkland, Washington$2,619$3,004
Lacey, Washington$2,604$2,604
Everett, Washington$2,566$2,566
Renton, Washington$2,380$2,380
Tacoma, Washington$2,365$3,214
Puyallup, Washington$2,362$2,394
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Tacoma?

Care Career pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,785 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,676) and Jackson Nurse Professionals ($2,639). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,214. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,365 per week — Care Career pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,785$3,189
First Connect Health$2,676$3,007
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,639$2,957
FlexCare Nursing$2,616$3,180
Medical Solutions$2,606$3,214
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,601$2,946
Host Healthcare$2,531$3,112
Aptiva Healthcare$2,528$2,528
Thrive Staffing$2,504$3,033
Triage Staffing$2,496$2,998

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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