How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, November 7th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,235, but can pay up to $4,409 per week.

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PCU RN

Natchez, Mississippi
Merit Health Natchez
PRN Healthcare and 28 others

UP TO $2,032/wk

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Stepdown RN

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $1,967/wk

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Med Surg Stepdown / Telemetry RN

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
PRN Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $1,967/wk

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Step Down RN

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
PRN Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $1,967/wk

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Stepdown RN

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 9 others

UP TO $1,966/wk

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Med Surg Oncology Stepdown/PCU RN

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $1,966/wk

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PCU RN

Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Focus Staff

UP TO $1,965/wk

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Stepdown RN

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Assured Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $1,963/wk

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IMC RN

Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler
HCS 247 and 9 others

UP TO $1,962/wk

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PCU RN

Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler
AHS Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $1,962/wk

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PCU RN

Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler
PRN Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $1,955/wk

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Stepdown RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $1,948/wk

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Step Down RN Float

Baltimore, Maryland
2230-MD St Agnes Healthcare
Voca Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $1,947/wk

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RN Specialty Float

Baltimore, Maryland
2230-MD St Agnes Healthcare
Voca Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,412/wk

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Telemetry RN

Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,020/wk

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PCU RN

Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Concentric Healthcare Staffing

UP TO $1,944/wk

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PCU Float RN

Leonardtown, Maryland
MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 2 others

UP TO $2,045/wk

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PCU Float Pool RN

Leonardtown, Maryland
MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital
Stability Healthcare and 5 others

UP TO $2,045/wk

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PCU RN

Hermitage, Tennessee
TriStar Summit Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $1,935/wk

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PCU RN

Smyrna, Tennessee
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 33 others

UP TO $1,933/wk

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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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