DOU Nurse Jobs
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Medical IMC Clinical Nurse Coordinator
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Anchorage, AK
Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Round Rock, TX
Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Pflugerville, TX
Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center
- Overland Park, KS
Pulmonary Step-Down Registered Nurse
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – MedSurg Progressive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- Cibolo, TX
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – MedSurg Progressive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- Schertz, TX
Step-Down ICU Registered Nurse
- Saint Mark's Hospital
- Salt Lake City, UT
Step-Down ICU Registered Nurse
- Saint Mark's Hospital
- Salt Lake City, UT
Step-Down ICU Registered Nurse
- Saint Mark's Hospital
- Salt Lake City, UT
Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Cedar Park, TX
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – MedSurg Progressive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- New Braunfels, TX
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Angel Medical Center
- Rutherfordton, NC
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Angel Medical Center
- Morganton, NC
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Angel Medical Center
- Hickory, NC
Surgical ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
- Methodist Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – MedSurg Progressive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
- Angel Medical Center
- Franklin, NC
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Angel Medical Center
- Franklin, NC
Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Austin, TX
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DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average DOU Nurse Salary
$38.21/hour
The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $38.21 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $39.59.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. 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 OhioHealth Grant Medical Center (25 jobs), Medical City Dallas Hospital (16 jobs), and Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (14 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, December 6th 2025, Vivian has 166 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, December 6th 2025, Vivian has 6,001 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,100 per hour on average, and up to $3,636 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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