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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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

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Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital
CrossMed and 2 others

UP TO $1,933/wk

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View job details for Cardiac Tele RN

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Cardiac Tele RN

Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Wellspring Nurse Source and 25 others

UP TO $1,933/wk

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PCU RN

Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
PRN Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $1,930/wk

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View job details for Cardiovascular PCU RN

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Cardiovascular PCU RN

Fort Worth, Texas
Medical City Fort Worth
AHS Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $1,927/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Thornton, Colorado
North Suburban Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 2 others

UP TO $1,922/wk

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View job details for PCU / IMC Float Pool RN

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PCU / IMC Float Pool RN

Leonardtown, Maryland
MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital
Assured Nursing and 5 others

UP TO $2,045/wk

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PCU RN

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 101 Manning Drive ,
PRN Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,440/wk

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN

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Progressive Care Unit RN

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Parkridge Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 18 others

UP TO $2,606/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
HonorVet Technologies

UP TO $1,900/wk

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PCU RN

Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
LanceSoft

UP TO $1,900/wk

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View job details for Vascular Step Down RN

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Vascular Step Down RN

Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Medical Solutions

UP TO $1,900/wk

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3x12

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View job details for PCU Progressive Care Unit RN

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PCU Progressive Care Unit RN

Dallas, Texas
Medical City Heart Hospital
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 29 others

UP TO $1,892/wk

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View job details for IMC RN

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IMC RN

Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler
AHS Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $1,891/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Dallas, Texas
Methodist Southwest Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $1,890/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler
PRIDE Health and 13 others

UP TO $2,307/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Nashville, Tennessee
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
AHS Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $1,884/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
MedSource LLC and 1 other

UP TO $1,930/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

21 agencies can help you get this contract

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PCU RN

Plano, Texas
Medical City Plano
AHS Staffing and 20 others

UP TO $1,878/wk

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View job details for Stepdown RN

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Stepdown RN

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $1,877/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital
HCS 247 and 12 others

UP TO $1,876/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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