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View job details for Stepdown/ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown/ICU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Medical Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,076/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for RN Med Specialty Step-Down
Travel Contract

RN Med Specialty Step-Down

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Medical Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,075/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Medical-Surgical Float RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Float RN

  • Boone, NC
  • Winston Resources
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Relocation Bonus

$2,075/week

Nights
3x12
Relocation Bonus
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,075/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Bel Air, MD
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,075/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for RN Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
Travel Contract

RN Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

  • Maysville, KY
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN

  • Keene, NH
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Registered Nurse Observation Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Observation Unit

  • Urbana, IL
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,074/week

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Kearney, NE
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Kearney, NE
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
View job details for RN PCU Cardiac Stepdown
Travel Contract

RN PCU Cardiac Stepdown

  • Albany, GA
  • Assured Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro Stepdown
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro Stepdown

  • Durham, NC
  • PRN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Durham, NC
  • PRN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,074/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Saginaw, MI
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
 Verified
View job details for ICU / PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU / PCU Registered Nurse

  • Osage Beach, MO
  • Medical Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Triage Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
4x12
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Medical-Surgical Float RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Float RN

  • Boone, NC
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Stroke Step Down Unit
Travel Contract

RN Stroke Step Down Unit

  • Evansville, IN
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,074/week

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Flex Pool RN – Med-Surg/Step Down
Travel Contract

Flex Pool RN – Med-Surg/Step Down

  • Hilo, HI
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro Stepdown Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown Telemetry RN

  • Jackson, TN
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,103/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,103 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,176.

Last updated on March 14, 2026. Based on 38,749 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 (223), CrossMed (180), and GQR Healthcare (176).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, March 15th 2026, Vivian has 11 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $52 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 Sunday, March 15th 2026, Vivian has 155 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 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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