How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, June 23rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,132, but can pay up to $4,061 per week.

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View job details for Step-Down Telemetry RN

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Travel Contract

Step-Down Telemetry RN

Brookfield, Wisconsin
WIMIL Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 19 others

UP TO $2,676/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $2,666/wk

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View job details for PCU/IMC Float Pool RN

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PCU/IMC Float Pool RN

Centennial, Colorado
CSH Mountain Region
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $2,663/wk

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN

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Progressive Care Unit RN

Goldsboro, North Carolina
Wayne UNC Health Care
Medical Solutions and 18 others

UP TO $2,650/wk

Nights

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View job details for PCU/Med Surg RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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PCU/Med Surg RN

Jackson, Wyoming
Saint John's Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,642/wk

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View job details for RN Intermediate Care

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RN Intermediate Care

Springfield, Massachusetts
Baystate Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 9 others

UP TO $2,639/wk

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View job details for Advanced Care RN

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Advanced Care RN

Urbana, Illinois
Carle Health - 611 W Park St ,
TNAA TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,797/wk

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View job details for Transplant RN

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Transplant RN

Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,831/wk

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View job details for PCU Registered Nurse

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PCU Registered Nurse

Marquette, Michigan
UP Health System Marquette
LifePoint and 24 others

UP TO $2,628/wk

Nights

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View job details for PCU Registered Nurse

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PCU Registered Nurse

Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
Zack Group and 1 other

UP TO $2,624/wk

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View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse

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Stepdown Registered Nurse

Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic
Meda Health and 11 others

UP TO $2,622/wk

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View job details for Registered Nurse PCU

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Registered Nurse PCU

Wichita, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
TNAA TotalMed RN and 17 others

UP TO $2,610/wk

Nights

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown

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Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU/Stepdown

Rock Island, Illinois
UnityPoint Health Trinity - Rock Island
Medical Solutions and 29 others

UP TO $2,605/wk

Nights

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View job details for Registered Nurse - ICU/PCU

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Registered Nurse - ICU/PCU

Clarkston, Washington
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
Assured Nursing and 6 others

UP TO $2,605/wk

Nights

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View job details for PCU Registered Nurse

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PCU Registered Nurse

Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Lakeside
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 26 others

UP TO $2,602/wk

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View job details for Oncology RN

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Oncology RN

Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions

UP TO $2,600/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for CVU Stepdown Registered Nurse

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CVU Stepdown Registered Nurse

Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan
Medical Solutions and 20 others

UP TO $2,598/wk

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

8 agencies can help you get this contract

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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

Schofield, Wisconsin
Marshfield Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $2,596/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for MedSurg Stepdown RN

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Travel Contract

MedSurg Stepdown RN

Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital
American Traveler and 7 others

UP TO $2,573/wk

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View job details for Oncology RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology RN

Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,569/wk

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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,077/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,077 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,160.

Last updated on June 22, 2026. Based on 40,185 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 (249), American Traveler (223), and Coast Medical Service (201).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 23rd 2026, Vivian has 16 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $52 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 Tuesday, June 23rd 2026, Vivian has 338 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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