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 RN

Oxnard, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,012/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Stepdown Cardiac RN

Orange, CA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,001/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

Stepdown Cardiac RN

Orange, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,001/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

Long Beach, CA
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,988/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Eureka, CA
GetMed Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,987/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 9 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

La Jolla, CA
Focus Staff
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,986/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

Verified

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Fountain Valley, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,984/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Fountain Valley, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,984/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

Long Beach, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,970/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 11 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

Upland, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,970/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU Step-Down RN

Upland, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,970/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

PCU Stepdown RN

Upland, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,970/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Upland, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,961/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Step Down RN

Travel Contract

Step Down RN

San Diego, CA
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,960/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 11 days ago

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Travel Contract

Step Down RN

La Jolla, CA
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,960/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

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Travel Contract

Step Down RN

La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,960/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Stepdown PCU RN

Fountain Valley, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$1,949/week

Rotating

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Sylmar, CA
Supplemental Health Care
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,946/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

Palm Springs, CA
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,940/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for PCU Float RN

Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

Torrance, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,929/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

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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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