Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $3,264 per week

About the role

Specialty: Direct Observation Unit (DOU) – RN

Discipline: Registered Nurse

Start Date: 10/12/2026

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (48 hours per week)

Employment Type: Travel

Schedule

• 12‑hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 48 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
• Contract eligible for up to 36 hours of low‑census unbillable time (taken in hour increments, typically 4‑hour blocks)

Responsibilities

• Float to all inpatient units as needed, including Intermediate Care (IMC) and Critical Care Transfer Unit (CTU)
• Provide care on an 8‑bed observation unit with a patient ratio of 1:4
• Manage patients with anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, pre‑ and post‑op urology and GI cases; average length of stay up to 48 hours
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, and Heparin
• Handle a high volume of admissions and discharges
• Read and interpret EKG strips (EKG exam administered during compliance)

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Background in observation, med‑surg, or telemetry units
• Current Wisconsin RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• EPIC charting experience

Skills

• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips
• Competence in managing cardiac drips and insulin infusions
• Flexibility to float across multiple inpatient units

Pay

• Estimated gross weekly pay: $3,264 – $5,000
• Contract completion bonus available
• Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined (covers lodging, meals, incidentals)

Benefits

• Weekly direct‑deposit pay with payroll support
• 401(k) with 100 % employer matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non‑taxable stipends for lodging, meals, and incidentals
• 24/7 on‑call support
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Referral bonus

Facility & Location

The assignment is at a leading regional medical center in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering a wide range of inpatient and specialty services, including intermediate care and critical‑care step‑down units. Wausau provides a vibrant small‑city atmosphere with outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, kayaking) and a rich arts and culture scene.

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Alliance Services, Inc. is a nurse‑founded, nurse‑owned, minority‑owned, woman‑owned, and veteran‑owned travel‑nurse agency headquartered in West Bend, WI. The agency emphasizes top pay, an outstanding employee experience, and a sense of belonging for its clinicians. Core values include accountability, honesty & communication, compassion, and joy in service.