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16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Greenville, North Carolina
  • ECU Health Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,419/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
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23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • Voca Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
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23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Lakeside
  • PRN Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
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6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • AHS Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
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24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
  • Medical Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
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20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 19 others

UP TO $2,547/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Immanuel
  • PRN Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Emory University Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 4 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
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7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Decatur, Georgia
  • DeKalb Medical North Decatur Campus
  • CrossMed and 6 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,413/wk

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

Stepdown / PCU RN

  • Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 21 others

UP TO $2,421/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
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4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Englewood, Ohio
  • PHP Miami Valley Hospital
  • Trailblazer Staffing Solutions and 3 others

UP TO $2,412/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 hours ago
 Verified
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5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Englewood, Ohio
  • PHP Miami Valley Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,412/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 hours ago
 Verified
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7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Dayton, Ohio
  • Miami Valley Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $2,412/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
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5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,410/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
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5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services and 4 others

UP TO $2,410/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Observation
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Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Observation

  • Midland, Michigan
  • MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
  • Access Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,410/wk

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

Stepdown / PCU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,409/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
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4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,409/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown / PCU RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown / PCU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,422/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 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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