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View job details for Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Morgantown, WV
  • Medical Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,009/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Marquette, MI
  • Treva Workforce
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,890/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Rapid City, SD
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,890/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Rapid City, SD
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,890/week

Rotating
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Rapid City, SD
  • Reliable Nurse Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,890/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Float RN - Med Surg and Stepdown Nights
Travel Contract

Float RN - Med Surg and Stepdown Nights

  • Birmingham, AL
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,889/week

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

Step Down RN

  • Boston, MA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,889/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for PCU Float RN
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • GLC On-The-Go
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,888/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Float RN
Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

  • Olympia, WA
  • Host Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,887/week

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

Neuro PCU Stepdown RN

  • Seattle, WA
  • LeaderStat
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,886/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN - Oncology
Travel Contract

PCU RN - Oncology

  • Omaha, NE
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,886/week

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

PCU RN

  • Kansas City, MO
  • FlexCare Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,886/week

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

PCU RN

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Zack Group
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,885/week

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

PCU RN

  • Cape Coral, FL
  • TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,884/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Columbus, OH
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,883/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Rapid City, SD
  • TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,882/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Stepdown RN
Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

  • Dayton, OH
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,882/week

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

Stepdown Cardiac RN

  • Dayton, OH
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,882/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • PeopleMed a division of All About People
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,882/week

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

Stepdown Neuro RN

  • Cleveland, OH
  • TalentBurst, Inc
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,881/week

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

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,180/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,180 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,260.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 75,682 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 TotalMed RN (723), AHS Staffing (671), and MedPro Healthcare Staffing (634).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, November 8th 2026, Vivian has 244 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 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 Sunday, November 8th 2026, Vivian has 842 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $81 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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