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32 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Catholic Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 31 others

UP TO $2,298/wk

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

Pediatric Stepdown RN

  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,296/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 11 others

UP TO $2,296/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • Cookeville, Tennessee
  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare

UP TO $2,295/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 23 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Overland Park, Kansas
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Prime Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,294/wk

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

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $2,365/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Progressive Care RN - Float Pool
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac Progressive Care RN - Float Pool

  • Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Union Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 11 others

UP TO $2,293/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 37 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Acuity Adaptable Stepdown RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Acuity Adaptable Stepdown RN

  • Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Union Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 10 others

UP TO $2,293/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 37 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Acuity Adaptable Stepdown RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Acuity Adaptable Stepdown RN

  • Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Union Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 11 others

UP TO $2,293/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 37 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • San Diego, California
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  • TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,293/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • Thomasville, Georgia
  • John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
  • TotalMed RN and 17 others

UP TO $2,290/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Thomasville, Georgia
  • John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,290/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Thomasville, Georgia
  • John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,290/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • Mequon, Wisconsin
  • 3315-WI Columbia St Marys Ozaukee Hospital
  • ADN Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,288/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Torrance, California
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Solomon Page and 10 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

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

PCU Float RN

  • Torrance, California
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Solomon Page and 12 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 37 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Tallahassee, Florida
  • Capital Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $2,284/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
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19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Lewes, Delaware
  • Beebe Healthcare
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 18 others

UP TO $2,360/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 37 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • San Diego, California
  • UC San Diego Float Pool
  • Assured Nursing and 12 others

UP TO $2,283/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 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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