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View job details for Med Surg / Stepdown RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Stepdown RN

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $3,123/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Surgical Specialty RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Surgical Specialty RN

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $3,123/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
29 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Rochester, New York
  • Unity Hospital
  • Voca Healthcare and 28 others

UP TO $3,122/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Oncology RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/Oncology RN

  • Dayton, Ohio
  • Miami Valley Hospital
  • Voca Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $3,121/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kearney, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Good Samaritan
  • Voca Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $3,118/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
26 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Florence, Alabama
  • North Alabama Medical Center
  • LeaderStat and 25 others

UP TO $3,109/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Odessa, Texas
  • Medical Center Health System
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $3,100/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Stepdown RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown RN

  • Spokane, Washington
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
  • Express Healthcare Staffing Travel and 5 others

UP TO $3,100/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Odessa, Texas
  • Medical Center Health System
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $3,099/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • UnityPoint Health Trinity - Rock Island
  • Stability Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $3,098/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • Voca Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $3,095/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing

UP TO $3,092/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Stepdown RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Stepdown RN

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center
  • FlexCare Nursing and 5 others

UP TO $3,051/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for IMC RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMC RN

  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
  • Access Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $3,368/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 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

  • Wichita, Kansas
  • 2012-KS Via Christi Hospital
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 12 others

UP TO $3,032/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Pediatric Stepdown RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Pediatric Stepdown RN

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • La Rabida Children's Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $3,029/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Mount Vernon, Illinois
  • SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $3,024/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Shawnee Mission, Kansas
  • Overland Park Regional Medical Center
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 32 others

UP TO $3,013/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Independence, Missouri
  • Centerpoint Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 30 others

UP TO $3,013/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

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

UP TO $3,009/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,115/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,115 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,195.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 59,323 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 American Traveler (417), TotalMed RN (412), and Care Career (342).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 21st 2026, Vivian has 132 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 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 Monday, September 21st 2026, Vivian has 571 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $105 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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