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View job details for PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
  • American Traveler and 12 others

UP TO $2,368/wk

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

Step-Down RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
  • Epic Travel Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,367/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Transplant PCU RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Transplant PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $2,364/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours 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
  • Access Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,371/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Lima, Ohio
  • Lima Memorial Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 42 others

UP TO $2,362/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Intermediate Care (IMC)
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Intermediate Care (IMC)

  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona
  • Havasu Regional Medical Center
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solution External and 2 others

UP TO $2,362/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Med/Surg RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

  • Anderson, Indiana
  • Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital
  • Host Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $2,361/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Float RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Float RN

  • Hilo, Hawaii
  • Hilo Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 30 others

UP TO $2,360/wk

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

IMC Stepdown RN

  • Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
  • Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital
  • Staffmax Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,358/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • Host Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,353/wk

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

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • American Traveler and 9 others

UP TO $2,353/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Greensburg, Pennsylvania
  • Excela Westmoreland Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,350/wk

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

Step Down RN

  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Emory University Hospital
  • Aequor Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,343/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Decatur, Georgia
  • Emory Long-Term Acute Care
  • Aequor Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,343/wk

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

RN Step Down

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel and 16 others

UP TO $2,341/wk

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

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel and 18 others

UP TO $2,341/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical RN – Telemetry/SDU
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical RN – Telemetry/SDU

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $2,341/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 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
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel and 10 others

UP TO $2,341/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery Step-Down RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery Step-Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing and 11 others

UP TO $2,341/wk

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

PCU Float RN

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road Campus
  • Access Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,335/wk

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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