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View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Saginaw, MI
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,114/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Newburgh, IN
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,114/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Maysville, KY
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,092/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step-Down Unit RN
Travel Contract

Step-Down Unit RN

  • Henderson, KY
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,087/week

Nights
3x12
View job details for RN PCU Cardiac Stepdown
Travel Contract

RN PCU Cardiac Stepdown

  • Albany, GA
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,086/week

Nights
3x12
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN (Cardiac Stepdown)
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN (Cardiac Stepdown)

  • Albany, GA
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,086/week

Days
3x12
 Verified
View job details for Float Pool RN – Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry & Step-Down
Travel Contract

Float Pool RN – Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry & Step-Down

  • Rockford, IL
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,073/week

Nights
3x12
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for ICU/PCU/Medical-Surgical Float RN
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU/Medical-Surgical Float RN

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,067/week

Days
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Flex Pool RN - Med Surg & Stepdown
Travel Contract

Flex Pool RN - Med Surg & Stepdown

  • Hilo, HI
  • Synergy Medical Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,066/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,056/week

Nights
3x12
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Odessa, TX
  • Alto Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,054/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Asheville, NC
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,051/week

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Asheville, NC
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,051/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Asheville, NC
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,051/week

Nights
3x12
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care/Telemetry RN

  • Asheville, NC
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,051/week

Days
3x12
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Greenville, NC
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,047/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Greenville, NC
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,047/week

3x12
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Pontiac, MI
  • Synergy Medical Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,046/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Float Pool RN – ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU
Travel Contract

Float Pool RN – ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU

  • Prescott, AZ
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,026/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Mission Hills, CA
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,021/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,103/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,103 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,175.

Last updated on March 8, 2026. Based on 40,226 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 (245), Ethos Medical Staffing (210), and Triage Staffing (168).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, March 10th 2026, Vivian has 13 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $53 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 Tuesday, March 10th 2026, Vivian has 157 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $71 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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