How much do staff DOU Nurse jobs pay per hour in Washington?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, December 15th 2025, the average hourly Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salary in Washington is $34 per hour but can pay up to $35 per hour.

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Washington, DC DOU Nurse Jobs

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Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Progressive Care Unit

The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC

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Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care Unit

MedStar Health
Clinton, MD

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Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit

MedStar Health
Clinton, MD

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Registered Nurse Intermediate Care Unit

MedStar Health
Olney, MD

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Intermediate Care Registered Nurse

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC

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Intermediate Care Unit RN Clinical Supervisor

The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC

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View job details for Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse

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Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse

The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC

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Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse

The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC

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Intermediate Care Registered Nurse

The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC

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Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

Washington, DC
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Retention Bonus

$2,609/week

Nights

3x12

Retention Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Clinical Nurse Educator (IMC/Stepdown)

Travel Contract

Clinical Nurse Educator (IMC/Stepdown)

Washington, DC
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,481/week

Days

5x8

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Clinical Nurse Educator (IMC/Stepdown)

Washington, DC
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,347/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Educator (IMC/Stepdown)

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Clinical Nurse Educator (IMC/Stepdown)

Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,341/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for PCU/Telemetry Rapid Response RN

Travel Contract

PCU/Telemetry Rapid Response RN

Englewood, CO
GLC On-The-Go
4x12 hrs

$3,781/week

4x12

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse

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IMC Telemetry Registered Nurse

Springfield, IL
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,636/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Rochester, NY
Curam Staffing
4x12 hrs, Rotating

$3,570/week

Rotating

4x12

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View job details for Med-Surg & Cardiac Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med-Surg & Cardiac Telemetry RN

Nashua, NH
Reliable Nurse Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,466/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Diabetic Educator

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Diabetic Educator

Maine, ME
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days

$7,000/week

Days

5x12

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Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Oncology Registered Nurse

Atlanta, GA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,472/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Clarksdale, MS
Triage Staffing
6x12 hrs, Nights

$5,321/week

Nights

6x12

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View job details for Emergency Room RN

Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

Newport, VT
Catalytic Solutions
6x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$5,082/week

Days

6x12

Referral Bonus

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Washington, DC DOU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average DOU Nurse Salary

$42.35/hour

The average salary for a DOU Nurse in Washington, DC is $42.35 per hour. This is equal to the District of Columbia average

Last updated on February 15, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Washington, DC DOU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 15th 2025, Vivian has 110 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,995 per hour on average, and up to $2,609 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a DOU Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's DOU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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