How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, August 7th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse is $2,148, but can pay up to $3,660 per week.

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PCU Registered Nurse

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $2,495/wk

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PCU Registered Nurse

Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $2,495/wk

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Intermediate Care RN

Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN

UP TO $2,492/wk

Nights

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RN Intermediate Care Step-Down

Springfield, Massachusetts
Baystate Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 8 others

UP TO $2,488/wk

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IMC/PCU Registered Nurse

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,486/wk

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PCU Registered Nurse

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
Access Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,485/wk

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ICU/PCU RN

Silverdale, Washington
St Michael Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,484/wk

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PCU RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
ADN Healthcare

UP TO $2,484/wk

Evenings

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Step Down RN

Boone, North Carolina
Watauga Medical Center
CrossMed and 8 others

UP TO $2,471/wk

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Stepdown RN

Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital
GHR Healthcare - Travel and 27 others

UP TO $2,471/wk

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PCU RN

Columbia, Missouri
Boone Hospital Center
AHS Staffing and 20 others

UP TO $2,470/wk

Nights

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PSCU RN

Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
American Traveler and 4 others

UP TO $2,470/wk

Rotating

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Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care

Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Alliance Services, Inc. and 10 others

UP TO $2,470/wk

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Progressive Care Unit RN

New Albany, Indiana
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1850 State Street
American Traveler and 13 others

UP TO $2,461/wk

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PCU RN

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

Nights

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PCU Registered Nurse

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Access Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

Rotating

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PCU RN

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Access Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

Nights

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Med-Surg Oncology Telemetry Nurse

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
TravSource and 18 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

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PCU RN

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Access Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,460/wk

Rotating

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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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