Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $2,160 per week

About the role

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Direct Observation Unit (DOU) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a 12-week travel assignment starting September 28, 2026, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients including rule-out chest pain, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, rule-out CVAs, TIAs, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI
• Admit and discharge 2–3 patients daily in a fast-paced environment
• Provide patient ratios: Day shift 1:4–5, Night shift 1:6–8; Tech support ratios: Day 1:5, Night 1:9
• Document pain levels before and after administering pain medications
• Float to Med-Surg units and ED Holding at a 1:4 ratio (travelers float first)

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in an acute care setting
• Required certification: BLS
• Skills required: ostomy care, drain management, IV skills, and drip management (heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Basic med-surg skills required; experience in observation unit preferred
• Experience with admissions and discharges preferred

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Schedule created 6 weeks at a time and provided 2 weeks before the start
• No on-call required
• Cannot work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per fatigue policy
• Holiday expectation of 1 holiday per season including Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and NYE/New Year’s Day

Facility

A large 933-bed hospital holding Magnet Designation and recognized as a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The facility also includes a Level III NICU and provides a comprehensive range of specialty services.

Location

Milwaukee, WI – a vibrant lakeside city along Lake Michigan offering a rich cultural scene, world-class dining, and a thriving arts community with diverse neighborhoods and plenty of outdoor activities.

Pay

• Estimated gross weekly pay: $2,160
• $500 contract completion bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit with accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals, and incidentals
• 24/7 on-call support