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View job details for Stepdown/Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Stepdown/Med-Surg Registered Nurse

  • Morgantown, WV
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,362/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for MedSurg/Telemetry/PCU RN
Travel Contract

MedSurg/Telemetry/PCU RN

  • Newport, VT
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,362/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,362/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Med Surg Intermediate Care RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Intermediate Care RN

  • Wausau, WI
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,362/week

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

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Dayton, OH
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,205/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse, Progressive Care (Stepdown) Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care (Stepdown) Unit

  • Auburn, WA
  • Olaro
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,205/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg / PCU
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg / PCU

  • Rock Island, IL
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,204/week

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

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Saginaw, MI
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,204/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
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
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for IMC/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMC/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,203/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for RN – PCU (Neuro Stepdown)
Travel Contract

RN – PCU (Neuro Stepdown)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care RN (PCU)
Travel Contract

Progressive Care RN (PCU)

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Float RN - ICU Step-Down, Brain Health & LTC Vent Unit
Travel Contract

Float RN - ICU Step-Down, Brain Health & LTC Vent Unit

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,203/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Intermediate Care Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
View job details for IMC/PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMC/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,203/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Travel Contract

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

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

$2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for ICU/PCU/Medical-Surgical Float RN
Travel Contract

ICU/PCU/Medical-Surgical Float RN

  • Roanoke, VA
  • GHR Healthcare - PH Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,203/week

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

RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown

  • Morgantown, WV
  • GHR Healthcare - PH Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,203/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
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Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,100/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse is $2,100 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,173.

Last updated on March 12, 2026. Based on 40,640 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 (221), GQR Healthcare (179), and CrossMed (174).

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 167 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 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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