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View job details for Cardiac Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,275/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,275/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Albany, NY
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,275/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Manchester, NH
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,275/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse Observation Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Observation Unit

  • Urbana, IL
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,274/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lancaster, NH
  • GLC On-The-Go
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,274/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Tucson, AZ
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,274/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

  • Rapid City, SD
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,274/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Petoskey, MI
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,273/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • LanceSoft
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,272/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for PCU/ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/ICU Registered Nurse

  • Jamestown, ND
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,272/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Stepdown/ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown/ICU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Meda Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,272/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Medical Step-Down
Travel Contract

RN Medical Step-Down

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Meda Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,272/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Meda Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,272/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown/ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown/ICU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • SambaTraveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,272/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for RN Medical Step-Down
Travel Contract

RN Medical Step-Down

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • SambaTraveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,272/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • SambaTraveler
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,272/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,272/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Newburgh, IN
  • Assured Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,272/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Step-Down Unit RN
Travel Contract

Step-Down Unit RN

  • Henderson, KY
  • Assured Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,272/week

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

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,107/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,107 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,176.

Last updated on March 10, 2026. Based on 41,413 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 (224), GQR Healthcare (179), and CrossMed (173).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, March 12th 2026, Vivian has 12 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $51 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, March 12th 2026, Vivian has 178 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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