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View job details for Med Surg / Progressive Care RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Progressive Care RN

  • Show Low, Arizona
  • Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 24 others

UP TO $2,309/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
26 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Danville, Virginia
  • Danville Regional Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 25 others

UP TO $2,309/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
36 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Great Falls, Montana
  • Great Falls Clinic Hospital
  • AHS Staffing and 35 others

UP TO $2,306/wk

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • American Traveler and 7 others

UP TO $2,305/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Tele PCU Float Pool RN
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele PCU Float Pool RN

  • Prescott, Arizona
  • Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
  • Secure Nursing Service LLC and 27 others

UP TO $2,301/wk

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

Med Tele PCU RN

  • Bismarck, North Dakota
  • CHI Saint Alexius Health
  • American Traveler and 22 others

UP TO $2,299/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Hickory, North Carolina
  • Frye Regional Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,295/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for IMC RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMC RN

  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
  • Aequor Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,294/wk

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

PCU Registered Nurse

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

UP TO $2,291/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Coast Medical Service and 14 others

UP TO $2,290/wk

Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Observation RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Observation RN

  • Urbana, Illinois
  • Carle Foundation Hospital
  • Epic Travel Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $2,371/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for IMC RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMC RN

  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
  • Aequor Healthcare

UP TO $2,288/wk

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Franklin, North Carolina
  • Angel Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 25 others

UP TO $2,615/wk

Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro PCU RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Neuro PCU RN

  • Hickory, North Carolina
  • Frye Regional Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 32 others

UP TO $2,286/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU / Med-Surg Tele RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU / Med-Surg Tele RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
  • American Traveler

UP TO $2,284/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
View job details for PCU RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital - Barry Road Campus
  • Bestica and 10 others

UP TO $2,280/wk

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

Cardiac Stepdown RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
  • Medical Solutions and 3 others

UP TO $2,280/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • AHS Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,469/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Farmington, New Mexico
  • San Juan Regional Medical Center
  • Aequor Healthcare and 12 others

UP TO $2,275/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Surgical Stepdown/Med-Surg Transplant
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Surgical Stepdown/Med-Surg Transplant

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 10 others

UP TO $2,272/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours 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 (356), American Traveler (280), and Host Healthcare (269).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, August 8th 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 Saturday, August 8th 2026, Vivian has 383 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $76 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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