DOU Nurse Jobs
- 361 open jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Mesquite, TX
$41+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Mesquite, TX
$41+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Mesquite, TX
$41+/hour
RN - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Claremont, NH
- 3x12 hrs
$70K-94K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
$33-50/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$33-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Nashville, TN
$33-49/hour
BMT Oncology PCU RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
$37-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
- Myrtle Beach, SC
$40-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
- Myrtle Beach, SC
$39-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
- Tampa, FL
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Wilmington Island, GA
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Memorial University Medical Center
- Savannah, GA
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Wilmington Island, GA
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Memorial University Medical Center
- Savannah, GA
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Doctors Hospital of Augusta
- Augusta, GA
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
- Orlando, FL
$41-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
- Tampa, FL
$39-41/hour
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DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average DOU Nurse Salary
$46.81/hour
The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $46.81 per hour. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $48.14.
Last updated on August 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs
What hospitals currently have the most DOU Nurse job opportunities?
The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most DOU Nurse jobs are Medical City Dallas Hospital (105 jobs), Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (38 jobs), and Transylvania Regional Hospital (31 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 395 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $76 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 7,937 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,148 per hour on average, and up to $3,660 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a DOU Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's DOU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Direct Observation Unit (DOU) Nurse?
Direct observation unit nurses are registered nurses who specialize in providing care to patients who are less critical than ICU patients but still require frequent monitoring and close observation. They ensure patients are responding positively to treatment until they’re stable enough for discharge or can be downgraded to a lower acuity care area. DOU nursing is a rewarding career path for those wanting to make a difference in patients’ lives. DOU nursing is an in-demand specialty with numerous jobs for Direct Observation Unit nurses posted on Vivian at notable facilities around the nation.
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