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21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing and 20 others

UP TO $3,000/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Research Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 30 others

UP TO $3,185/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Lee's Summit, Missouri
  • Lee's Summit Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 28 others

UP TO $3,000/wk

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

Stepdown RN

  • Peoria, Illinois
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $3,018/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac IMC RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac IMC RN

  • Marquette, Michigan
  • UP Health System Marquette
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 15 others

UP TO $2,994/wk

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

IMC RN

  • Marquette, Michigan
  • UP Health System Marquette
  • Host Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $3,033/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Kearney, Nebraska
  • CHI Health Good Samaritan
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $3,043/wk

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

IMC/Stepdown RN

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Memorial Health
  • Access Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $3,164/wk

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

Stepdown/PCU RN

  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Memorial Health
  • American Traveler and 17 others

UP TO $3,164/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Antonino, Kansas
  • Hays Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 5 others

UP TO $2,987/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Antonino, Kansas
  • Hays Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,987/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse Step-Down
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Step-Down

  • Evansville, Indiana
  • 1775-IN St Vincent Evansville
  • FlexCare Nursing and 15 others

UP TO $2,986/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Step Down
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Step Down

  • Evansville, Indiana
  • 1775-IN St Vincent Evansville
  • Voca Healthcare and 10 others

UP TO $2,983/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Wichita, Kansas
  • 2012-KS Via Christi Hospital
  • AHS Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $2,977/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 20 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/Stepdown RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown RN

  • Spokane, Washington
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
  • Voca Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,974/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Springfield, Missouri
  • Mercy Hospital Springfield
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing and 26 others

UP TO $2,957/wk

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

PCU RN

  • Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Highlands Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $2,957/wk

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Albany, Georgia
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
  • LeaderStat and 23 others

UP TO $3,030/wk

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

Med Tele PCU RN

  • Bismarck, North Dakota
  • CHI Saint Alexius Health
  • TRS Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $2,936/wk

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

Step Down RN

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Christian Hospital
  • Aequor Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,933/wk

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

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,115/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,115 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,195.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 59,323 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 American Traveler (417), TotalMed RN (412), and Care Career (342).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 21st 2026, Vivian has 132 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 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 Monday, September 21st 2026, Vivian has 571 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $105 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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