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View job details for Step-Down/Progressive Care RN
Travel Contract

Step-Down/Progressive Care RN

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,526/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care RN

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,526/week

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

PCU RN

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Assured Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,526/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Duluth, MN
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,525/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Englewood, OH
  • Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,410/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,410/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,410/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Watertown, NY
  • Solomon Page
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,409/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Watertown, NY
  • Solomon Page
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,409/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Du Bois, PA
  • Prime Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,408/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Hazard, KY
  • Prime Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,408/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for RN Med Surg Intermediate Care
Travel Contract

RN Med Surg Intermediate Care

  • Wausau, WI
  • Staffmax Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,407/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for RN Med Surg Intermediate Care
Travel Contract

RN Med Surg Intermediate Care

  • Wausau, WI
  • Staffmax Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,407/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for RN Med Surg Intermediate Care
Travel Contract

RN Med Surg Intermediate Care

  • Wausau, WI
  • Staffmax Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,407/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Wausau, WI
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,407/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care

  • Wausau, WI
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,407/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care RN
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care RN

  • Wausau, WI
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,407/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Marshfield, WI
  • PRIDE Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,407/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for MS/Tele RN
Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

  • Anniston, AL
  • Nightingale Nurses
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,406/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for RN Intermediate Care Float
Travel Contract

RN Intermediate Care Float

  • Springfield, MA
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,405/week

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

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,097/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,097 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,187.

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Based on 47,635 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 (365), American Traveler (294), and Host Healthcare (278).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, August 11th 2026, Vivian has 343 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 Tuesday, August 11th 2026, Vivian has 416 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $76 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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