How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, March 5th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,107, but can pay up to $3,618 per week.

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN (Cardiac Stepdown)

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Progressive Care Unit RN (Cardiac Stepdown)

Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 23 others

$1,852-2,964/week

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Progressive Care Unit RN

Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 21 others

$1,984-2,959/week

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN - Cardiac Stepdown

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Progressive Care Unit RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 32 others

$1,852-2,959/week

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View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse

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Stepdown Registered Nurse

Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
TNAA TotalMed RN and 22 others

$1,775-2,952/week

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View job details for Registered Nurse Observation Unit (MedSurg)

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Registered Nurse Observation Unit (MedSurg)

Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Care Team Solutions and 5 others

$1,888-2,944/week

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Step-Down RN

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WIMIL Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 14 others

$1,804-2,940/week

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View job details for Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 27 others

$1,852-2,936/week

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View job details for Pediatric ICU RN

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Pediatric ICU RN

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital
Medical Solutions and 14 others

$2,481-2,930/week

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View job details for CVICU/IMC Registered Nurse

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CVICU/IMC Registered Nurse

Fargo, North Dakota
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
TNAA TotalMed RN and 24 others

$2,218-2,922/week

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View job details for Step Down Unit Registered Nurse

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Step Down Unit Registered Nurse

Evansville, Indiana
Deaconess Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 11 others

$1,984-2,901/week

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View job details for ICU/PCU/Medical-Surgical Float RN

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ICU/PCU/Medical-Surgical Float RN

Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$2,009-2,873/week

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 20 others

$1,690-2,868/week

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View job details for Med Surg PCU Registered Nurse

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Med Surg PCU Registered Nurse

Monticello, Indiana
Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 24 others

$1,763-2,833/week

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View job details for Intermediate Care Float RN

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Intermediate Care Float RN

Springfield, Massachusetts
Baystate Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 5 others

$2,256-2,830/week

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View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse

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Step-Down Registered Nurse

Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 9 others

$1,964-2,830/week

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4x12

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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
Medical Solutions and 26 others

$1,687-2,802/week

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View job details for Stepdown/PCU RN

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Stepdown/PCU RN

Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health
Medical Solutions

$2,792/week

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Progressive Care Unit RN

Goldsboro, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive
Host Healthcare and 17 others

$1,877-2,766/week

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View job details for Neuro Stepdown RN

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Neuro Stepdown RN

Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic
Medical Solutions and 38 others

$2,062-2,738/week

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View job details for Critical Care Float RN

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Critical Care Float RN

Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
Uniti Med and 11 others

$2,426-2,710/week

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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,108/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,108 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,179.

Last updated on March 4, 2026. Based on 41,835 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 Ethos Medical Staffing (202), TNAA TotalMed RN (195), and Nightingale Nurses (160).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, March 5th 2026, Vivian has 13 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $53 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 Thursday, March 5th 2026, Vivian has 143 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $71 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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