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10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Memorial Health
  • AHS Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $2,906/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN PCU Brain/Spine
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN PCU Brain/Spine

  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 26 others

UP TO $2,900/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Med Surg / Stepdown
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Med Surg / Stepdown

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma University Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,894/wk

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
  • TravSource and 17 others

UP TO $2,891/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Watertown, New York
  • Samaritan Medical Center
  • ND Global Consulting Services and 32 others

UP TO $2,886/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
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4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Johnson City Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,881/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,880/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
View job details for Intermediate Care Unit RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care Unit RN

  • Utica, New York
  • MVHS Inc
  • Coast Medical Service and 15 others

UP TO $2,876/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Utica, New York
  • MVHS Inc
  • Coast Medical Service and 14 others

UP TO $2,876/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • TalentBurst, Inc and 5 others

UP TO $2,870/wk

Days
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Surgical Oncology RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Surgical Oncology RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 7 others

UP TO $2,867/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Quincy, Illinois
  • Blessing Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,862/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Wichita, Kansas
  • KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Wichita, Kansas
  • KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
  • Access Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Wichita, Kansas
  • KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
  • Access Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  • Triage Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for IMC RN
32 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IMC RN

  • Charleston, West Virginia
  • Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital
  • Coast Medical Service and 31 others

UP TO $2,830/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step-Down RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step-Down RN

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
  • Medical Solutions and 4 others

UP TO $2,809/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
View job details for PCU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Quincy, Illinois
  • Blessing Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,798/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  • Access Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,795/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,099/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,099 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,189.

Last updated on August 6, 2026. Based on 47,162 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 (363), American Traveler (285), and Host Healthcare (273).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 362 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 Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 394 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $73 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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