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1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Elmira, New York
  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions

UP TO $2,167/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 18 hours ago
View job details for PCU RN
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 26 others

UP TO $2,164/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Specialty Float
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Specialty Float

  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • 2230-MD St Agnes Healthcare
  • TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,162/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 18 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • 2230-MD St Agnes Healthcare
  • AHS Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,162/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 18 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,317/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 18 hours ago
 Verified
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9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Long Beach, California
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,194/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • TalentBurst, Inc and 1 other

UP TO $2,155/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA and 10 others

UP TO $2,498/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
29 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • PRN Healthcare and 28 others

UP TO $2,153/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
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1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN

UP TO $2,152/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted Yesterday
View job details for PCU Telemetry RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Telemetry RN

  • Tucson, Arizona
  • Northwest Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $2,531/wk

Days
3x12
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Penrose Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $2,152/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 41 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • TalentBurst, Inc and 2 others

UP TO $2,609/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro Stepdown RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown RN

  • Seattle, Washington
  • Harborview Medical Center
  • CrossMed and 18 others

UP TO $2,147/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Paris, Texas
  • Paris Regional Medical Center
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 26 others

UP TO $2,147/wk

Nights
4x10
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Saint Luke's Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 2 others

UP TO $2,145/wk

3x12
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Saint Luke's Hospital
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 2 others

UP TO $2,279/wk

3x12
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 15 others

UP TO $2,145/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 14 others

UP TO $2,145/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Prescott, Arizona
  • Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
  • PRN Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,143/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 41 minutes ago
 Verified
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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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