How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, November 6th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,227, but can pay up to $4,056 per week.

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Stepdown RN

New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital
TotalMed RN and 13 others

UP TO $3,214/wk

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Stepdown RN

New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital
PRN Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $3,214/wk

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PCU RN

Lynchburg, Virginia
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Access Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $3,212/wk

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PCU/Telemetry RN

Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center
AHS Staffing and 24 others

UP TO $3,207/wk

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PCU Float RN

Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System
Access Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $3,201/wk

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PCU RN

Sioux City, Iowa
UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
NURSE's Etc. Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $3,191/wk

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PCU Registered Nurse

Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $3,184/wk

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IMC RN

Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 25 others

UP TO $3,178/wk

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PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN

Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 20 others

UP TO $3,172/wk

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Stepdown RN

Keene, New Hampshire
Cheshire Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 31 others

UP TO $3,171/wk

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Step Down Unit RN

Newburgh, Indiana
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Voca Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $3,162/wk

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PCU/Tele RN

Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 12 others

UP TO $3,148/wk

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PCU RN

Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Immanuel
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 10 others

UP TO $3,146/wk

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PCU RN

Council Bluffs, Iowa
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
PRN Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $3,139/wk

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PCU RN

Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan
PRN Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $3,139/wk

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PCU RN

Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 34 others

UP TO $3,139/wk

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Tele/PCU Float Pool RN

Seattle, Washington
Virginia Mason Medical Center and Seattle Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $3,130/wk

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Stepdown RN

New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Medical Solutions and 7 others

UP TO $3,125/wk

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

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Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Omaha, Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center
Prime Staffing

UP TO $3,125/wk

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Telemetry Step-Down RN

Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
TotalMed RN and 15 others

UP TO $3,124/wk

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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,173/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,173 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,254.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 76,225 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 (735), AHS Staffing (649), and MedPro Healthcare Staffing (629).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 6th 2026, Vivian has 365 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $180 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 6th 2026, Vivian has 747 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $83 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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