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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, August 11th 2026, the average hourly Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salary in California is $62 per hour but can pay up to $72 per hour.

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California DOU Nurse Jobs

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

Staff Position

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

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

$72-115/hour

3x12

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

Staff Position

Charge Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$51-82/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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Travel Contract

Med Surg/PCU/Tele RN

Marshfield, WI
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,660/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for Med Surg/PCU/Tele RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg/PCU/Tele RN

Marshfield, WI
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,627/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

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View job details for PCU RN

Travel Contract

PCU RN

43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY
HonorVet Technologies
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,583/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

Verified

View job details for Medical Surgical RN

Travel Contract

Medical Surgical RN

Rome, NY
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,528/week

Days

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiology

Rochester, NY
Curam Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days

$6,143/week

Days

4x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Rochester, NY
Express Healthcare Staffing NY
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$6,060/week

Days

4x12

Referral Bonus

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California DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average DOU Nurse Salary

$77.97/hour

The average salary for a DOU Nurse in California is $77.97 per hour. This is 40% higher than the US average of $46.81.

Last updated on August 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, August 11th 2026, Vivian has 4 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 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 Tuesday, August 11th 2026, Vivian has 48 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,151 per hour on average, and up to $2,721 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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