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View job details for IMCU Step Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMCU Step Down Registered Nurse

  • Utica, NY
  • Commonwealth Healthcare LLC
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,556/week

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

Travel PCU Registered Nurse

  • Troy, NY
  • Trinity Health FirstChoice
  • Days

$2,556/week

Days
Above Average Pay
View job details for CVICU/IMC Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

CVICU/IMC Registered Nurse

  • Fargo, ND
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,555/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care Stepdown RN

  • Bloomington, IL
  • HCS 247 Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,551/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Stepdown Care Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Care Unit

  • Peoria, IL
  • HCS 247 Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,551/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Secure Nursing Service LLC
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,550/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • LanceSoft
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible, Rotating

$2,550/week

Days
Nights
Flexible
Rotating
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • LanceSoft
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible, Rotating

$2,549/week

Days
Nights
Flexible
Rotating
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Petoskey, MI
  • HCS 247 Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,549/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU/ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/ICU Registered Nurse

  • Jamestown, ND
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,547/week

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

Step-Down RN

  • Evansville, IN
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,546/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,544/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Med Surg Observation Unit RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Observation Unit RN

  • Marquette, MI
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible
  • Referral Bonus

$2,542/week

Days
Nights
Flexible
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN (Step-Down)
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN (Step-Down)

  • Quincy, IL
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,542/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care Registered Nurse

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

$2,542/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • Critical Connection, inc
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,542/week

Rotating
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • Assured Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible
  • Referral Bonus

$2,542/week

Flexible
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Pediatric ICU RN
Travel Contract

Pediatric ICU RN

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Medical Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,541/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Burlington, MA
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,538/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • American Traveler
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,538/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,107/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,107 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,178.

Last updated on March 6, 2026. Based on 40,379 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 (204), Ethos Medical Staffing (171), and Triage Staffing (163).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, March 7th 2026, Vivian has 13 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $53 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, March 7th 2026, Vivian has 148 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $70 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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