How much do travel Travel DOU Nurse jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, November 8th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in California is $2,416 but can pay up to $3,605 per week.

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California Travel DOU Nurse Jobs

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Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

Pasadena, California
Huntington Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $2,758/wk

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Travel Contract

Stepdown Cardiac RN

South Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Uniti Med and 8 others

UP TO $2,550/wk

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3x12

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Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,538/wk

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Stepdown RN

Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Host Healthcare

UP TO $2,489/wk

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View job details for PCU RN

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $2,488/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry PCU RN

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Travel Contract

Telemetry PCU RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 13 others

UP TO $2,446/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Step Down RN

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Travel Contract

Step Down RN

San Diego, California
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $2,431/wk

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View job details for Step Down RN

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Travel Contract

Step Down RN

San Diego, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,293/wk

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View job details for PCU Float RN

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Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Solomon Page and 10 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

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Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Solomon Page and 12 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

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3x12

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Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
Assured Nursing and 12 others

UP TO $2,283/wk

Nights

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View job details for Stepdown RN

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Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

Long Beach, California
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,194/wk

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3x12

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Travel Contract

Step Down RN

La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,340/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

Concord, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,605/week

Days

4x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

San Diego, CA
Medical Solutions
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,429/week

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Moreno Valley, CA
Prolink Region 1
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,400/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Step Down Unit RN

Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

Los Angeles, CA
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,335/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

San Diego, CA
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,330/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

San Diego, CA
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,330/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Chula Vista, CA
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,330/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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California Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,338/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse in California is $2,338 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,183.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on 4,109 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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California Travel DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel DOU Nurse jobs in California?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel DOU Nurse jobs in California are TotalMed RN (41 jobs), AMN Healthcare Nursing (30 jobs), and Medical Solutions (29 jobs).

What hospitals in California currently have the most travel Travel DOU Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel DOU Nurse jobs in California are Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (40 jobs), Mercy Medical Center Redding (31 jobs), and Saint Joseph Hospital (30 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, November 8th 2026, Vivian has 1 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $82 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 43 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $60 per hour on average, and up to $74 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.

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