How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, August 7th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,148, but can pay up to $3,660 per week.

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PCU Float Registered Nurse

Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road Campus
Access Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $2,335/wk

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PCU Float RN

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

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PCU RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital
Access Healthcare and 5 others

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PCU Registered Nurse

Kansas City, Missouri
Saint Luke's Hospital
Access Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,335/wk

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Registered Nurse Step-Down (Med-Surg)

Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
NuWest Travel Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $2,335/wk

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PCU Float RN

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
American Traveler and 14 others

UP TO $2,329/wk

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Step-Down RN

Knoxville, Tennessee
Turkey Creek Medical Center
GHR Healthcare - Travel and 20 others

UP TO $2,326/wk

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Step Down RN

Powell, Tennessee
North Knoxville Medical Center
GHR Healthcare - Travel and 33 others

UP TO $2,325/wk

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PCU RN

Greenville, North Carolina
ECU Health Medical Center
Aequor Healthcare and 12 others

UP TO $2,324/wk

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PCU Registered Nurse

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,323/wk

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IMC RN

Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center
CrossMed and 5 others

UP TO $2,322/wk

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Progressive Care Unit/Medical Intermediate RN

Lee's Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit
Solomon Page and 4 others

UP TO $2,316/wk

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Progressive Care Unit RN – Med Surg/Telemetry

Lee's Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit
American Traveler and 8 others

UP TO $2,316/wk

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PCU Registered Nurse

Overland Park, Kansas
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Access Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,316/wk

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View job details for Neuro PCU Registered Nurse

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Neuro PCU Registered Nurse

Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Coast Medical Service and 9 others

UP TO $2,315/wk

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PCU Registered Nurse

Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Access Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,315/wk

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View job details for PCU Registered Nurse (Pulmonary/GI)

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PCU Registered Nurse (Pulmonary/GI)

Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,315/wk

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Step-Down RN

Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital
Medical Talent and 4 others

UP TO $2,314/wk

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PCU RN

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
TravSource and 10 others

UP TO $2,312/wk

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RN PCU

Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Main Campus
American Traveler and 19 others

UP TO $2,311/wk

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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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