DOU Nurse Jobs
- 274 open jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Intermediate Care RN
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Alton, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
PCU RN
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
PCU RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
Cardiac PCU RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
Minimally Invasive PCU RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Stepdown RN
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Vascular Surgery PCU RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Surgical Progressive Care Unit RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Chippenham Hospital
- Mechanicsville, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Johnston-Willis Hospital
- Richmond, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Henrico Doctors' Hospital
- Tuckahoe, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Henrico Doctors' Hospital
- Mechanicsville, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Henrico Doctor's Hospital
- Richmond, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Henrico Doctors' Hospital
- Tuckahoe, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Henrico Doctors' Hospital
- Mechanicsville, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Henrico Doctor's Hospital
- Richmond, VA
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$32-48/hour
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DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average DOU Nurse Salary
$43.49/hour
The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $43.49 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $45.40.
Last updated on November 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 Transylvania Regional Hospital (46 jobs), Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (43 jobs), and OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital (28 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, November 6th 2026, Vivian has 751 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $83 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, November 6th 2026, Vivian has 16,736 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,229 per hour on average, and up to $4,339 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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