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View job details for Intermediate Care RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Bloomington, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 3 others

UP TO $2,927/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 55 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,926/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Mequon, Wisconsin
  • 3315-WI Columbia St Marys Ozaukee Hospital
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $2,924/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Dayton, Ohio
  • Miami Valley Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,923/wk

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • La Porte, Indiana
  • Northwest Health
  • Access Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $3,178/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,902/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,897/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • Voca Healthcare and 30 others

UP TO $2,891/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 23 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,891/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • TotalMed RN and 18 others

UP TO $2,891/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $2,883/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • 3313-WI Columbia St Marys Milwaukee Hospital
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,879/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Newburgh, Indiana
  • Deaconess Gateway Hospital
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services and 6 others

UP TO $2,874/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Los Angeles, California
  • CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Secure Nursing Service LLC and 3 others

UP TO $2,868/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Los Angeles, California
  • CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Secure Nursing Service LLC and 3 others

UP TO $2,868/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 7 others

UP TO $2,864/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,864/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 11 others

UP TO $2,864/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,864/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,180/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,180 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,260.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 75,682 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel DOU Nurse jobs?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel DOU Nurse jobs are TotalMed RN (736), AHS Staffing (651), and MedPro Healthcare Staffing (635).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 6th 2026, Vivian has 274 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $180 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 6th 2026, Vivian has 759 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.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel DOU Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel 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.

What certifications are commonly held by direct observational unit nurses?

Direct observational unit nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), among others.

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