DOU Nurse Jobs
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Trauma Step-Down PCU Registered Nurse
- Memorial Hospital
- Jacksonville, FL
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse
- Swedish Medical Center
- Englewood, CO
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Round Rock, TX
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Pflugerville, TX
PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Cedar Park, TX
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Austin, TX
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Mission Hospital
- Hendersonville, NC
RN Surgical PCU
- TriStar Horizon Medical Center
- Dickson, TN
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Brevard, NC
New Grad Critical Care RN Residency
- Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER
- Wichita, KS
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER
- Wichita, KS
Float Pool RN Med/Surg/PCU
- Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
- St Petersburg, FL
Med/Surg & PCU Float Pool RN
- Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
- St Petersburg, FL
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DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average DOU Nurse Salary
$44.50/hour
The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $44.50 per hour. This is 7% lower than the nursing US average of $47.58.
Last updated on May 9, 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 (134 jobs), Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (29 jobs), and Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital (16 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 1 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average and up to $51 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 215 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $66 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 4,788 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,096 per hour on average, and up to $3,530 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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