The profile of a nonlinear stationary thermomagnetic wave in the resistive
state of superconductors is studied at different transport currents. It is
proved that the thermomagnetic wave has an oscillating profile at relativel
y high values of the transport current in the sample. A shock wave with a m
onotonic structure corresponds to comparatively weak transport currents. Th
e wave propagation velocity and the wave front width in a superconductor ar
e estimated. (C) 2001 MAIK "Nauka/ Interperiodica".