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View job details for IMCU RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMCU RN

  • Rockford, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
  • AHS Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,790/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 29 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor
  • AG Globe Services and 3 others

UP TO $2,448/wk

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

Telemetry PCU RN

  • Glendale, California
  • Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 12 others

UP TO $2,446/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 29 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,439/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • GLC On-The-Go

UP TO $2,439/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Pediatric Stepdown RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Pediatric Stepdown RN

  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 11 others

UP TO $2,438/wk

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

Pediatric Stepdown RN

  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 12 others

UP TO $2,438/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Elmira, New York
  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center
  • Voca Healthcare and 10 others

UP TO $2,437/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care RN
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care RN

  • Hilo, Hawaii
  • Hilo Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 27 others

UP TO $2,435/wk

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Rockford, Illinois
  • Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
  • Access Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,434/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Dallas, Texas
  • Medical City Dallas Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 28 others

UP TO $2,432/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Plano, Texas
  • Medical City Plano
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 13 others

UP TO $2,432/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Fort Morgan, Colorado
  • Colorado Plains Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $2,431/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 29 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • San Diego, California
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $2,431/wk

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

PCU/ICU RN

  • Jamestown, North Dakota
  • Jamestown Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $2,664/wk

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

PCU Stepdown RN

  • Uniontown, Pennsylvania
  • Uniontown Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 26 others

UP TO $2,430/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 29 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Tele RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Tele RN

  • Uniontown, Pennsylvania
  • Uniontown Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 32 others

UP TO $2,834/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 29 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Newburgh, Indiana
  • Deaconess Gateway Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,428/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Evansville, Indiana
  • Deaconess Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,428/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Parkridge Medical Center
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $2,424/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days 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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