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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, August 9th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in California is $2,249 but can pay up to $2,726 per week.

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California Travel DOU Nurse Jobs

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View job details for PCU/Oncology RN

Travel Contract

PCU/Oncology RN

Ventura, CA
Assured Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,240/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

PCU/Oncology RN

Ventura, CA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,235/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for ER RN

Travel Contract

ER RN

Eureka, CA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,228/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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View job details for PCU/Oncology RN

Travel Contract

PCU/Oncology RN

Ventura, CA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,201/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

ER RN

Eureka, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,191/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

ER RN

Eureka, CA
TravSource
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,191/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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View job details for PCU RN - Renal

Travel Contract

PCU RN - Renal

Torrance, CA
Aequor Healthcare
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,183/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for PCU/Stepdown RN

Travel Contract

PCU/Stepdown RN

Torrance, CA
NuWest Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Evenings

$2,175/week

Evenings

3x12

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for ER RN

Travel Contract

ER RN

Eureka, CA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,170/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for PCU/Oncology RN

Travel Contract

PCU/Oncology RN

Ventura, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,158/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for PCU Float RN

Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

San Diego, CA
Assured Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,142/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

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View job details for PCU / Stepdown RN

Travel Contract

PCU / Stepdown RN

Redding, CA
GetMed Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,140/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for PCU Float RN

Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

San Diego, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,131/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for ER RN

Travel Contract

ER RN

Eureka, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,126/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Culver City, CA
Health Saviours
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,124/week

Days

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Culver City, CA
Health Saviours
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,124/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for IMCU / PCU Step Down RN

Travel Contract

IMCU / PCU Step Down RN

Palm Springs, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,092/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for PCU Float RN

Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

San Diego, CA
Care Team Solutions
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,072/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 2 days ago

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View job details for ER RN

Travel Contract

ER RN

Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,070/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for PCU Float RN

Travel Contract

PCU Float RN

La Jolla, CA
Focus Staff
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,059/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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California Travel DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel DOU Nurse Salary

$2,424/week

The average salary for a DOU Nurse in California is $2,424 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,096.

Last updated on August 9, 2026. Based on 831 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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California Travel DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs

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 Saint Joseph Hospital (20 jobs), Mercy Medical Center Redding (13 jobs), and UC San Diego Health System - Hillcrest (8 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, August 9th 2026, Vivian has 25 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $76 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 Sunday, August 9th 2026, Vivian has 7 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $72 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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