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View job details for Registered Nurse – Step-Down Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Step-Down Unit

  • Elmira, NY
  • Olaro
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,362/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care (Step-Down) Registered Nurse

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Olaro
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,209/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU/IMC Float Pool RN
Travel Contract

ICU/IMC Float Pool RN

  • Portland, ME
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,208/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Stepdown Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown Care Unit RN

  • Peoria, IL
  • Magnet Medical
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,208/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for IMCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Thomasville, GA
  • Magnet Medical
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,208/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Observation Unit RN (Med/Surg)
Travel Contract

Observation Unit RN (Med/Surg)

  • Marquette, MI
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,208/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) Registered Nurse

  • Omaha, NE
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,208/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Telemetry RN

  • Akron, OH
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,208/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Anchorage, AK
  • ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,208/week

Rotating
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Stepdown Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown Care Unit RN

  • Peoria, IL
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,207/week

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

Progressive Care Unit RN

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

$2,206/week

Days
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 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 3 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 9 days ago
 Verified
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 7 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
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

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

$2,205/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN – Ventilator Care
Travel Contract

PCU RN – Ventilator Care

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,205/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse – Observation Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,205/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Detroit, MI
  • HCS 247 Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,205/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,072/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,072 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,152.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 38,756 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 (231), Triage Staffing (206), and American Traveler (205).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 29th 2025, 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 Monday, December 29th 2025, Vivian has 182 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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