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View job details for IMC RN
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMC RN

  • Hagerstown, Maryland
  • Meritus Medical Center
  • Coast Medical Service and 22 others

UP TO $3,200/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Coast Medical Service and 33 others

UP TO $3,200/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $3,185/wk

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

Telemetry RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Prime Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $3,185/wk

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for MS/Tele Float Pool RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

MS/Tele Float Pool RN

  • Greenwood Village, Colorado
  • CSH Mountain Region
  • TRS Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $3,184/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Neuro RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown Neuro RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • The Nebraska Medical Center
  • Triage Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $3,137/wk

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry PCU Stepdown RN
30 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry PCU Stepdown RN

  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • UnityPoint Health Trinity - Rock Island
  • LanceSoft and 29 others

UP TO $3,133/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
30 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Rochester, New York
  • Rochester General Hospital
  • Solomon Page and 29 others

UP TO $3,122/wk

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

Neuro PCU RN

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  • American Traveler and 12 others

UP TO $3,120/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Rochester, New York
  • Rochester General Hospital
  • American Traveler and 7 others

UP TO $3,110/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $3,103/wk

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

Step Down RN

  • Dayton, Ohio
  • Miami Valley Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $3,100/wk

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

RN Surgical Stepdown

  • St. Louis, Missouri
  • Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
  • TravSource and 23 others

UP TO $3,100/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Quincy, Illinois
  • Blessing Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $3,092/wk

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $3,080/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Step Down
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Step Down

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
  • Coast Medical Service and 3 others

UP TO $3,074/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Rochester, New York
  • Rochester General Hospital
  • Talent4Health and 32 others

UP TO $3,066/wk

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for IMC Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMC Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Memorial Health
  • AHS Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $3,046/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Memorial Health
  • Assured Nursing and 5 others

UP TO $3,026/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Float RN - Med Surg / Stepdown
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Float RN - Med Surg / Stepdown

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Saint Luke's Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 7 others

UP TO $3,010/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 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 (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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