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View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,322/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown/Med-Surg Overflow RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown/Med-Surg Overflow RN

  • Memphis, TN
  • LanceSoft
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,321/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Neuro Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown RN

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,319/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • Assured Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,197/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • Assured Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,197/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,197/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Medical Step-Down
Travel Contract

RN Medical Step-Down

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • PRN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,197/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Step Down Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse

  • Evansville, IN
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,196/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Newburgh, IN
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible
  • Referral Bonus

$2,196/week

Days
Nights
Flexible
3x12
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Stepdown/Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown/Progressive Care Registered Nurse

  • Rock Island, IL
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,195/week

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

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

  • Lafayette, IN
  • Medical Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,195/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Observation Unit Registered Nurse

  • Urbana, IL
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,195/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Observation Unit RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Observation Unit RN

  • Marquette, MI
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,193/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for IMCU (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMCU (Step-Down) Registered Nurse

  • Utica, NY
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,193/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Step-Down (IMCU) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down (IMCU) Registered Nurse

  • Utica, NY
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,193/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Bismarck, ND
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,192/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Omaha, NE
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,192/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Cardiac/Vascular Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Cardiac/Vascular Stepdown RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,192/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Telemetry RN

  • Asheville, NC
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,192/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Baltimore, MD
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,192/week

Nights
Rotating
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 day ago
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,100/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,100 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,173.

Last updated on March 12, 2026. Based on 40,640 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 (222), GQR Healthcare (178), and CrossMed (177).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, March 13th 2026, Vivian has 12 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $51 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 Friday, March 13th 2026, Vivian has 155 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $70 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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