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Travel Contract

Observation Unit Registered Nurse

  • Hermitage, TN
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,840/week

3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Nashville, TN
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,840/week

3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

  • Nashville, TN
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,840/week

3x12
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Smyrna, TN
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,840/week

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

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Hermitage, TN
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,840/week

3x12
View job details for Travel RN – Pediatric Observation Unit
Travel Contract

Travel RN – Pediatric Observation Unit

  • North Charleston, SC
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$1,839/week

3x12
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View job details for Surgical Observation Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Surgical Observation Registered Nurse

  • Charleston, SC
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$1,839/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Telemetry/Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Tyler, TX
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,821/week

3x12
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Nurse

  • Cumming, GA
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,814/week

3x12
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Athens, GA
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,814/week

3x12
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN

  • Thomasville, GA
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Englewood, CO
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Charleston, SC
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Wichita, KS
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for IMCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMCU Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Thomasville, GA
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
View job details for Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit

  • Brevard, NC
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Travel Telemetry RN – Surgical Transplant Stepdown
Travel Contract

Travel Telemetry RN – Surgical Transplant Stepdown

  • Denver, CO
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
View job details for Transplant/Stepdown PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Transplant/Stepdown PCU Registered Nurse

  • Denver, CO
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
View job details for Stepdown ICU Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown ICU Telemetry RN

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,764/week

3x12
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,072/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,072 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,152.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 38,756 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 GLC On-The-Go (232), American Traveler (207), and Triage Staffing (203).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 14 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 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 Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 182 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $67 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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