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View job details for PCU/IMC Float Pool RN
Travel Contract

PCU/IMC Float Pool RN

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,390/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,389/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Resource Pool RN - Stepdown
Travel Contract

Resource Pool RN - Stepdown

  • Morgantown, WV
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,389/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Morgantown, WV
  • Host Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,389/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,388/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,388/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,388/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Aspen, CO
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,388/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Concord, NH
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,388/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,388/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Step Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step Down Registered Nurse

  • Cookeville, TN
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,387/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Observation
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & Observation

  • Globe, AZ
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,387/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Med-Surg/Observation RN
Travel Contract

Med-Surg/Observation RN

  • Globe, AZ
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,387/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,387/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,387/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse ICU/PCU
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse ICU/PCU

  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,387/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse Step-Down
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Step-Down

  • Evansville, IN
  • GrapeTree Medical Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,387/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Step-Down RN
Travel Contract

Step-Down RN

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,386/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN
Travel Contract

PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,386/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Omaha, NE
  • Medical Talent
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,386/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
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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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