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View job details for MS/Tele RN
Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

  • Potsdam, NY
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,613/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kearney, NE
  • Medlivo
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,612/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for IMU RN
Travel Contract

IMU RN

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Travel Nurses, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,612/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Albany, GA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,612/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Step Down ICU RN
Travel Contract

Step Down ICU RN

  • St. Louis, MO
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,611/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Zack Group
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating

$2,611/week

Days
Nights
Rotating
3x12
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Olympia, WA
  • Med Ninjas
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,611/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Host Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,609/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Host Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,609/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Neuro Stepdown / IMC RN
Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown / IMC RN

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,608/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for IMC RN
Travel Contract

IMC RN

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,608/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Eureka, CA
  • Bestica
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,608/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • PRIDE Health
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,608/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Thrive Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,605/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Acute Care Float RN
Travel Contract

Acute Care Float RN

  • Mountain Home, AR
  • Access Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,605/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • Access Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,605/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac IMC RN
Travel Contract

Cardiac IMC RN

  • Marquette, MI
  • Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,605/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for IMU RN
Travel Contract

IMU RN

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Medical Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,605/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,604/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,604/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,118/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,118 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,202.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 64,161 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 Host Healthcare (486), Medical Solutions (446), and TotalMed RN (440).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, September 24th 2026, Vivian has 174 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 Thursday, September 24th 2026, Vivian has 648 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $105 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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