Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Overview

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

• Specialty:
  DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days, nights, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: 2556.00

RN - Observation Unit

• Work 12-hour day/night variable shifts
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week assignment starting ASAP
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, including IMC and CTU units
• Can be low censused and put on call with 2-hour minimum callback
• Work in an 8-bed observation unit with 1:4 patient ratio
• Care for patients with anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, pre and post-op urology and GI cases
• Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Nitro, insulin, and Heparin
• Handle high volume of admissions and discharges with average stays up to 48 hours
• Must have 3 years experience and 1 travel assignment required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Background in observation units or MS/Tele units required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips required
• Must take EKG exam during compliance
• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, ACLS required, NIHSS highly preferred
• Must be outside 50-mile radius from facility
• Any color scrubs acceptable
• Associate degree or certificate required
• Must wear mask at all times if declining flu and COVID vaccination during flu season

This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive medical center featuring an 8-bed short-stay observation unit designed for intermediate care. The facility utilizes EPIC charting systems and maintains high standards for patient care with specialty units including intermediate care and cardiac telemetry. The organization emphasizes collaborative teamwork and provides opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Wausau, WI

Wausau offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation opportunities in central Wisconsin, surrounded by beautiful forests, lakes, and rivers. The area provides excellent work-life balance with year-round recreational activities including skiing, hiking, and water sports, while maintaining affordable living costs and a strong sense of community.

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priority to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus