Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,761/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Texas is $1,761 per week. This is 21% lower than the US average of $2,140.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 4,361 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,761/week

Texas

21% lower than the US average.

$2,140/week

United States

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

Waxahachie, Texas pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,257 per week, followed by The Woodlands, Texas ($2,236) and Pasadena, Texas ($2,177). The Woodlands, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,583. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,761 per week — Waxahachie, Texas pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Waxahachie, Texas$2,257$2,278
The Woodlands, Texas$2,236$2,583
Pasadena, Texas$2,177$2,177
How does the pay for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,334 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,210) and Kansas ($2,188). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,612. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,761 per week — Nebraska pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,334$3,300
Missouri$2,210$3,499
Kansas$2,188$3,403
Arizona$2,166$3,402
New Mexico$2,119$3,395
Louisiana$2,067$3,315
Colorado$2,001$3,612
Oklahoma$1,927$3,200
Arkansas$1,919$2,738
Mississippi$1,841$2,892
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Texas?

Pulse Healthcare Services pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,817 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($2,812) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS ($2,743). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,183. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,761 per week — Pulse Healthcare Services pays 60% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pulse Healthcare Services$2,817$2,817
Compunnel Healthcare$2,812$2,812
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,743$3,183
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,700$2,700
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$2,650$2,650
Medical Solutions LTC$2,545$2,560
Olaro-Allied$2,500$2,500
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,473$2,494
Bestica$2,411$2,910
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,401$2,401

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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