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View job details for PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Council Bluff, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $2,448/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • ADN Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,448/wk

Evenings
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/IMC Float Pool RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/IMC Float Pool RN

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • CSH Mountain Region
  • Host Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,444/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kearney, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Good Samaritan
  • AHS Staffing and 24 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ER Charge RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER Charge RN

  • Colebrook, New Hampshire
  • Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital
  • Olaro and 11 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 23 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Farmington, New Mexico
  • San Juan Regional Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 3 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
  • Host Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,443/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
View job details for Observation RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Observation RN

  • Urbana, Illinois
  • Carle Health - 611 W Park St ,
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,478/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Stepdown RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

  • Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Ruby Memorial Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,433/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
View job details for PCU RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
  • American Traveler and 10 others

UP TO $2,430/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Portland, Oregon
  • Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center
  • AHS Staffing and 13 others

UP TO $2,427/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
  • Alliance Services, Inc. and 6 others

UP TO $2,426/wk

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

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,425/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Trailblazer Staffing Solutions and 5 others

UP TO $2,425/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center
  • Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 16 others

UP TO $2,425/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Duluth, Minnesota
  • Saint Luke's Hospital
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 5 others

UP TO $2,423/wk

Rotating
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 23 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor
  • TravSource and 17 others

UP TO $2,418/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $2,414/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,414/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • American Traveler and 23 others

UP TO $2,414/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,099/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,099 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,189.

Last updated on August 6, 2026. Based on 47,162 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 TNAA TotalMed RN (363), American Traveler (285), and Host Healthcare (273).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 362 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $115 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 394 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $73 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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