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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN (Step-Down)
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN (Step-Down)

  • Quincy, IL
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,416/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Claremont, NH
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,416/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,207/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,207/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,207/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,207/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, IL
  • GLC On-The-Go
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,207/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Liberty, MO
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,207/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for IMCU Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMCU Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Utica, NY
  • PRN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,207/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,206/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Surgical Step-Down
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Surgical Step-Down

  • Dayton, OH
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,206/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Inpatient Trauma & General Surgery RN (Stepdown & Floor)
Travel Contract

Inpatient Trauma & General Surgery RN (Stepdown & Floor)

  • Morgantown, WV
  • Solomon Page
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,206/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,206/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,206/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for RN Step-Down (PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry)
Travel Contract

RN Step-Down (PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,206/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Medical-Surgical Step-Down RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Step-Down RN

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,206/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse Med Specialty Step-Down Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Med Specialty Step-Down Unit

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,206/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse – Observation Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,206/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,205/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbia, MO
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,205/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,073/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,073 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,153.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on 36,710 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 GLC On-The-Go (224), American Traveler (193), and GHR Healthcare - Travel Division (193).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, January 1st 2026, Vivian has 11 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $82 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, January 1st 2026, Vivian has 168 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $67 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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