Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$1,791/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Thornton, CO is $1,791 per week. This is 14% lower than the Colorado average of $2,039.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 363 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$1,791/week

Thornton, CO

25% lower than the US average.

$2,039/week

Colorado

10% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Denver, Colorado

$2,068/week

This is 7% higher than the Thornton average of $1,921.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$2,342/week

This is 18% higher than the Thornton average of $1,921.

Lakewood, Colorado

$1,987/week

This is 3% higher than the Thornton average of $1,921.

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

Wheat Ridge, Colorado pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,414 per week, followed by Golden, Colorado ($2,354) and Greenwood Village, Colorado ($2,309). Wheat Ridge, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,623. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,791 per week — Wheat Ridge, Colorado pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wheat Ridge, Colorado$2,414$2,623
Golden, Colorado$2,354$2,559
Greenwood Village, Colorado$2,309$2,309
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Thornton?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,521 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,110) and Wise Medical Staffing ($2,022). For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $1,791 per week — Vibra Travels pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,521$2,521
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,110$2,409
Wise Medical Staffing$2,022$2,022
United Staffing Solutions$1,975$1,975
Care Career$1,918$1,918
TalentBurst, Inc$1,911$1,911
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$1,902$1,902
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,881$1,881
Catalytic Solutions$1,881$1,881
GLC On-The-Go$1,860$1,860

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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