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View job details for RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown
Travel Contract

RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown

  • Morgantown, WV
  • ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/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

  • Kearney, NE
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,178/week

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

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Kearney, NE
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,178/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Grand Island, NE
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,178/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, KY
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,178/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg / PCU
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg / PCU

  • Rock Island, IL
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,178/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,177/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,177/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,177/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Columbus, OH
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,177/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care RN – Acute Leukemia & Hematology
Travel Contract

Progressive Care RN – Acute Leukemia & Hematology

  • Columbus, OH
  • GHR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,177/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,177/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for PCU Float Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PCU Float Registered Nurse

  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • HCS 247 Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,176/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse Observation Unit
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Observation Unit

  • Urbana, IL
  • Prime Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,176/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Kearney, NE
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,176/week

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

RN - Trauma & General Surgery Stepdown

  • Morgantown, WV
  • ARMStaffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,175/week

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

Stepdown/MedSurg RN

  • Fairmont, WV
  • ARMStaffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,175/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Altoona, PA
  • ARMStaffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,175/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for IMU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

IMU Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Wheeling, WV
  • ARMStaffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,175/week

Rotating
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Altoona, PA
  • ARMStaffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,175/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
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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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