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View job details for Acute Care Critical Unit RN
Travel Contract

Acute Care Critical Unit RN

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Retention Bonus

$2,849/week

Nights
3x12
Retention Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN
Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN

  • Nashua, NH
  • Uniti Med
  • 4x12 hrs, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,849/week

Rotating
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN
Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN

  • Nashua, NH
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,849/week

Rotating
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, IL
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,848/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU (Stepdown) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU (Stepdown) Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, IL
  • Medical Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,846/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step-Down
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step-Down

  • Dayton, OH
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,840/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Go Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,838/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU (Stepdown) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU (Stepdown) Registered Nurse

  • Springfield, IL
  • Triage Staffing
  • 5x16 hrs, Evenings, Nights

$2,838/week

Evenings
Nights
5x16
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU/MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Bloomington, IN
  • LeaderStat
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,838/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
View job details for ER Holding / PCU Float RN
Travel Contract

ER Holding / PCU Float RN

  • Bloomington, IN
  • LeaderStat
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,838/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lafayette, IN
  • Go Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,836/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Neuro Med-Surg/Telemetry

  • Omaha, NE
  • Triage Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,831/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN
Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN

  • Nashua, NH
  • CrossMed
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,827/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Anchorage, AK
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,826/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • American Traveler
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,825/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for PCU/MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Bloomington, IN
  • Go Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,823/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Observation Unit Registered Nurse

  • Marquette, MI
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,821/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Johnson City, TN
  • American Traveler
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,820/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lafayette, IN
  • American Traveler
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,820/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Med-Surg Telemetry RN (PCU Float)
Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry RN (PCU Float)

  • Salem, OR
  • American Traveler
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,820/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,072/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,072 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,152.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 38,756 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 GLC On-The-Go (232), American Traveler (207), and Triage Staffing (203).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 14 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $82 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 182 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $67 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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