DOU Nurse Jobs
- 362 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- St. David's Medical Center
- Cedar Park, TX
$45+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Cedar Park, TX
$45+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Cedar Park, TX
$45+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Denton, TX
$31-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
- UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
- Colorado Springs, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
- Colorado Springs, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
- Highlands Ranch, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth Greeley Free Standing ED Surg Ctr
- Greeley, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth Longs Peak Medical Center
- Longmont, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth
- Lakewood, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
- Denver, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth
- Parker, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth
- Peyton, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UCHealth UCHlthMG Sterling Ranch
- Littleton, CO
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Lone Tree, CO
$37-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Methodist Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
$38-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Methodist Texsan Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
$38-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
$38-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
- Tampa, FL
$41-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
$44-47/hour

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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