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View job details for PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN
Travel Contract

PCU/Med Surg/Oncology RN

  • Omaha, NE
  • THP Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,376/week

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

PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • THP Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,376/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown
Travel Contract

RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown

  • Morgantown, WV
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,254/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown/MedSurg RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown/MedSurg RN

  • Fairmont, WV
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,254/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Neuro Stepdown RN

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,254/week

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

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,254/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg / PCU
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg / PCU

  • Rock Island, IL
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,253/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

  • Lafayette, IN
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,253/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Stepdown/Med-Surg Overflow RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown/Med-Surg Overflow RN

  • Memphis, TN
  • HCS 247 Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,252/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit/Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit/Med-Surg Telemetry RN

  • Cape May Court House, NJ
  • GHR Healthcare - PH Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,252/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for RN Multi Care Unit (ICU/PCU/Med Surg)
Travel Contract

RN Multi Care Unit (ICU/PCU/Med Surg)

  • Prescott Valley, AZ
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,252/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Float Pool RN - ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU
Travel Contract

Float Pool RN - ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU

  • Prescott, AZ
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,252/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Float Pool RN – ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU
Travel Contract

Float Pool RN – ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU

  • Prescott, AZ
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,252/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Observation Unit RN
Travel Contract

Observation Unit RN

  • Rochester, NY
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,251/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,251/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,251/week

Nights
Rotating
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,251/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,251/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,251/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry/Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Telemetry/Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Redlands, CA
  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,251/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
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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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