How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, November 7th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,235, but can pay up to $4,409 per week.

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Neuro PCU RN

Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 30 others

UP TO $2,359/wk

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PCU RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Research Medical Center
AHS Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,458/wk

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PCU RN

Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Access Healthcare and 30 others

UP TO $2,213/wk

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PCU RN

Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,338/wk

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Stepdown RN

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Voca Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $2,213/wk

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Neuro PCU RN

Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 24 others

UP TO $2,213/wk

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Stepdown RN

St. Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital
TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,211/wk

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PCU RN

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing

UP TO $2,209/wk

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Stepdown RN

Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center
Fastaff Travel Nursing and 30 others

UP TO $2,274/wk

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PCU RN

Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
Access Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,274/wk

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3x12

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PCU Registered Nurse

Lee's Summit, Missouri
Saint Luke's East - Lee's Summit
Access Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,205/wk

3x12

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PCU Float RN

Atlanta, Georgia
Grady Memorial Hospital
PRN Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,205/wk

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PCU Trauma RN

Fort Myers, Florida
Gulf Coast Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $3,270/wk

Nights

3x12

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PCU RN

Fort Myers, Florida
Lee Memorial Hospital
Access Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,203/wk

Nights

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View job details for Stepdown RN - PCU Nights

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Stepdown RN - PCU Nights

Anderson, Indiana
1755-IN St Vincent Anderson
TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $2,198/wk

Nights

3x12

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PCU Registered Nurse

Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital
Solomon Page and 10 others

UP TO $2,197/wk

Nights

3x12

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PCU RN

Greensboro, North Carolina
Wesley Long Community Hospital
Access Healthcare and 30 others

UP TO $2,196/wk

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View job details for Cardiac PCU RN

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Cardiac PCU RN

Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 34 others

UP TO $2,196/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Cardiac Tele PCU RN

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Travel Contract

Cardiac Tele PCU RN

Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Access Healthcare and 32 others

UP TO $2,196/wk

Nights

3x12

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Cardiac PCU RN

Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Remede Consulting Group and 2 others

UP TO $2,196/wk

Nights

3x12

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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 (726), AHS Staffing (671), and MedPro Healthcare Staffing (635).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, November 7th 2026, Vivian has 244 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 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 Saturday, November 7th 2026, Vivian has 768 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 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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