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Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Aurora, Colorado
  • The Medical Center of Aurora
  • Host Healthcare and 35 others

UP TO $1,966/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted Yesterday
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26 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Spruce Pine, North Carolina
  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
  • AHS Staffing and 25 others

UP TO $2,215/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
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9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Beaufort, South Carolina
  • Beaufort Memorial Hospital
  • Triage Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $1,963/wk

3x12
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for CVOR PCU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

CVOR PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Coast Medical Service and 2 others

UP TO $1,949/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
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5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Overland Park, Kansas
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $1,948/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
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2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $1,955/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
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3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Beaufort, South Carolina
  • Beaufort Memorial Hospital
  • ATC Healthcare Services of Atlanta and Charleston and 2 others

UP TO $1,942/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
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1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing

UP TO $1,930/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 17 hours ago
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1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN

UP TO $1,926/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 hours ago
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Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN

UP TO $1,926/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 hours ago
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7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Hermitage, Tennessee
  • TriStar Summit Medical Center
  • AHS Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $1,914/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Waycross, Georgia
  • Memorial Satilla Health
  • AHS Staffing and 20 others

UP TO $1,909/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Augusta, Georgia
  • University Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $1,900/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
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1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN

UP TO $1,898/wk

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

CVOR PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Advantis Medical and 1 other

UP TO $1,898/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Springdale, Arkansas
  • Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
  • Avani Healthcare Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $1,893/wk

Days
3x12
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Step-Down RN

  • Waco, Texas
  • Ascension Providence Hospital
  • Medical Talent

UP TO $1,868/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 17 hours ago
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Travel Contract

RN Step Down

  • Waco, Texas
  • Ascension Providence Hospital
  • Medical Talent

UP TO $1,868/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 17 hours ago
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5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Anniston, Alabama
  • RMC Anniston
  • Aequor Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $1,866/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Bentonville, Arkansas
  • Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
  • AHS Staffing and 12 others

UP TO $1,858/wk

Days
Nights
3x12
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,096/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,096 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,185.

Last updated on August 8, 2026. Based on 51,049 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 (357), American Traveler (284), and Host Healthcare (271).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, August 8th 2026, Vivian has 321 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $47 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 Saturday, August 8th 2026, Vivian has 382 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $76 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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