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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Wichita, Kansas
  • KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita
  • Access Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,624/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU/IMC Float RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU/IMC Float RN

  • Durango, Colorado
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $2,614/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for ER RN
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Eureka, California
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Meda Health and 26 others

UP TO $2,601/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro Stepdown RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown RN

  • Omaha, Nebraska
  • The Nebraska Medical Center
  • Triage Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,599/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Ruby Memorial Hospital
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel and 24 others

UP TO $2,599/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown/Med-Surg RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown/Med-Surg RN

  • Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Ruby Memorial Hospital
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel and 14 others

UP TO $2,599/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • TalentBurst, Inc and 2 others

UP TO $2,596/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/PCU/Tele RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/PCU/Tele RN

  • Marshfield, Wisconsin
  • Marshfield Medical Center
  • AHS Staffing and 13 others

UP TO $2,595/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
  • Coast Medical Service and 32 others

UP TO $2,939/wk

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU / Stepdown RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU / Stepdown RN

  • Redding, California
  • Mercy Medical Center Redding
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $2,586/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Hospital
  • PeopleMed a division of All About People and 12 others

UP TO $2,580/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for SCU/IMC RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

SCU/IMC RN

  • Damariscotta, Maine
  • LincolnHealth - Miles Campus
  • Coast Medical Service and 17 others

UP TO $2,575/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step-Down RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step-Down RN

  • Woodway, Texas
  • Ascension Providence Hospital
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,572/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd
  • PeopleMed a division of All About People and 10 others

UP TO $2,571/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Unit RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown Unit RN

  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • The Cleveland Clinic
  • Reliant Staffing Partners

UP TO $2,565/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for RN Intermediate Care Float
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Intermediate Care Float

  • Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Baystate Medical Center
  • Coast Medical Service and 7 others

UP TO $2,560/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 52 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Ortho/Trauma Stepdown PCU
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Ortho/Trauma Stepdown PCU

  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $2,558/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Albany, New York
  • Albany Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 5 others

UP TO $2,555/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse Step-Down
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Step-Down

  • Evansville, Indiana
  • INEVA Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
  • Coast Medical Service and 23 others

UP TO $2,547/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Kokomo, Indiana
  • ININD Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $2,547/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 19 hours ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,099/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,099 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,189.

Last updated on August 6, 2026. Based on 47,162 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 (363), American Traveler (285), and Host Healthcare (273).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 362 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $115 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 7th 2026, Vivian has 394 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $73 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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