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View job details for Stepdown RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
  • TotalMed RN and 5 others

UP TO $2,472/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
  • Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,470/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care RN
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care RN

  • Hilo, Hawaii
  • Hilo Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,469/wk

Nights
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical Acute Stepdown RN
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical Acute Stepdown RN

  • Escanaba, Michigan
  • OSF Saint Francis Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,483/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
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

  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
  • Access Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,462/wk

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

PCU RN

  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
  • Access Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,462/wk

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

IMC RN

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $2,470/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee
  • 2805-TN St Thomas Rutherford Hospital
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 17 others

UP TO $2,524/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • Vancouver, Washington
  • PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
  • Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon and 18 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for PCU Progressive Care Unit RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Salem, Oregon
  • Salem Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,631/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Salem, Oregon
  • Salem Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,631/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Evansville, Indiana
  • Deaconess Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $2,455/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,452/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Cape Coral, Florida
  • Cape Coral Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $2,450/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit RN

  • Peoria, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Triage Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,927/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Rockford, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $2,449/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for IMCU RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMCU RN

  • Rockford, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 19 others

UP TO $2,449/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Care Unit RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown Care Unit RN

  • Peoria, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 16 others

UP TO $2,449/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Bloomington, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $2,927/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,180/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,180 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,260.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 75,682 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 TotalMed RN (725), AHS Staffing (648), and MedPro Healthcare Staffing (639).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, November 7th 2026, Vivian has 274 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $180 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, November 7th 2026, Vivian has 764 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $81 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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