How much do staff DOU Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, May 12th 2026, the average hourly Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salary in California is $50 per hour but can pay up to $58 per hour.

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California DOU Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

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View job details for Meal Relief Registered Nurse, ICU/Stepdown

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Meal Relief Registered Nurse, ICU/Stepdown

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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Meal Relief RN - ICU & Stepdown

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Staff RN DOU/SDU

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Staff RN DOU/SDU

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA

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RN - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU

CoreMedical Group Perm
Claremont, NH
3x12 hrs

$70K-94K/year

3x12

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View job details for Neuro Step-Down New Graduate RN

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Neuro Step-Down New Graduate RN

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO
Sign-On Bonus

$32-48/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
4x10 hrs, Days

$30-41/hour

Days

4x10

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

CoreMedical Group Perm
Napa, CA
5x8 hrs

$167K-265K/year

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

UW Health
Madison, WI

$149K-224K/year

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California DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average DOU Nurse Salary

$76.24/hour

The average salary for a DOU Nurse in California is $76.24 per hour. This is 42% higher than the US average of $44.06.

Last updated on May 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, May 12th 2026, Vivian has 23 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,358 per hour on average, and up to $2,787 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.

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