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View job details for IMC Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

IMC Stepdown RN

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible

$2,290/week

Flexible
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Telemetry RN

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

$2,290/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Med/Surg Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Stepdown RN

  • Rome, NY
  • American Traveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,290/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for ICU/Med-Surg RN
Travel Contract

ICU/Med-Surg RN

  • Portales, NM
  • Wellspring Nurse Source
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,290/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Float RN - Med Surg / Stepdown
Travel Contract

Float RN - Med Surg / Stepdown

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Daisy Medical Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,290/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for GI Progressive Care RN
Travel Contract

GI Progressive Care RN

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,289/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Med Surg / Progressive Care RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Progressive Care RN

  • Show Low, AZ
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

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

PCU RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Advantis Medical
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

PCU Telemetry RN

  • Rochester, NY
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Carmel, IN
  • HCS 247
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for RN PCU Brain/Spine
Travel Contract

RN PCU Brain/Spine

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • HCS 247
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Ortho/Trauma Stepdown PCU
Travel Contract

RN Ortho/Trauma Stepdown PCU

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • HCS 247
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN PCU Brain/Spine
Travel Contract

RN PCU Brain/Spine

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • HCS 247
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,289/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbia, MO
  • AHS Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,289/week

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

PCU RN

  • Asheville, NC
  • Advantis Medical
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,288/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Quincy, IL
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,288/week

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

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Quincy, IL
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,288/week

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

PCU RN

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,288/week

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

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Great Falls, MT
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,288/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for RN Intermediate Care Float
Travel Contract

RN Intermediate Care Float

  • Springfield, MA
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,288/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,096/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,096 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,185.

Last updated on August 8, 2026. Based on 51,049 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 (370), American Traveler (298), and Host Healthcare (281).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 10th 2026, Vivian has 358 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $115 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 10th 2026, Vivian has 433 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $76 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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