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View job details for Step-Down RN
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Travel Contract

Step-Down RN

  • Evansville, Indiana
  • Saint Vincent Evansville
  • NuWest Travel Nursing

$1,657/week

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Posted 51 minutes ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
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Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
  • NuWest Travel Nursing

$1,330/week

3x12
Posted 51 minutes ago
View job details for IMCU Registered Nurse
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Travel Contract

IMCU Registered Nurse

  • Coos Bay, Oregon
  • Bay Area Hospital
  • GHR Healthcare and 3 others

$1,134-1,224/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
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View job details for PCU Med Surg Telemetry RN
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Travel Contract

PCU Med Surg Telemetry RN

  • Claremont, New Hampshire
  • Valley Regional Hospital
  • GHR Healthcare and 2 others

$854/week

3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Float RN – Med/Surg, PCU, ER
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Travel Contract

Float RN – Med/Surg, PCU, ER

  • Claremont, New Hampshire
  • Valley Regional Hospital
  • GHR Healthcare and 2 others

$781/week

3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Oncology Registered Nurse

  • Cleveland, OH
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,530/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, IL
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,408/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown RN

  • Springfield, IL
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,408/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for IMC/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMC/Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, IL
  • Maximum Healthcare Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs, Evenings
  • Referral Bonus

$3,388/week

Evenings
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit

  • Rock Island, IL
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,353/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

  • Reno, NV
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
  • 4x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,264/week

Days
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Oncology RN – Med/Surg/Telemetry High Acuity Unit
Travel Contract

Oncology RN – Med/Surg/Telemetry High Acuity Unit

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Care Career
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,264/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Surgical Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Surgical Stepdown RN

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,261/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Prime Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,235/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care RN (PCU)
Travel Contract

Progressive Care RN (PCU)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,212/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,201/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Oncology RN – Med/Surg/Telemetry High Acuity Unit
Travel Contract

Oncology RN – Med/Surg/Telemetry High Acuity Unit

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Zack Group
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,186/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Oncology Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/Oncology Registered Nurse

  • Omaha, NE
  • Prime Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,172/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 4x12 hrs

$3,163/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, KY
  • Prime Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,155/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,080/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,080 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,161.

Last updated on May 9, 2026. Based on 35,780 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 (215), American Traveler (170), and Host Healthcare (144).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 13 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $82 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 1 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average and up to $51 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 9th 2026, Vivian has 225 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $66 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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