DOU Nurse Jobs
- 362 open jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- UCHealth UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121 Harmony
- Fort Collins, CO
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Saint David's Round Rock Medical Center
- Round Rock, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- St. David's Medical Center
- Pflugerville, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Round Rock, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Pflugerville, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center
- Round Rock, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center
- Pflugerville, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- Saint David's Round Rock Medical Center
- Round Rock, TX
$50+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Derry, NH
$30-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Richardson, TX
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Anchorage, AK
$44-59/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Medical City Dallas
- Irving, TX
$50-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg
- Medical City Dallas
- Irving, TX
$50-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Medical City Dallas
- Irving, TX
$50-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- Kingwood Medical Center
- Kingwood, TX
$46-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- The Colony, TX
$49-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- The Colony, TX
$49-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Medical City Lewisville
- Lewisville, TX
$49-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
- Webster, TX
$49-51/hour
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DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average DOU Nurse Salary
$46.14/hour
The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $46.14 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $47.77.
Last updated on August 5, 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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