Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $2,376 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2376

$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg/Observation

Job Details:

• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week contract
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
• Unit may low census in 4-hour increments; contract is eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours
• 8-bed observation unit with 2 RNs per shift and a 1:4 patient ratio
• Treat patients with conditions including anemia, cellulitis, COPD, CHF, dehydration, pre-op, urology, and GI
• Administer drips including Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, and Heparin
• High volume of admissions and discharges with average patient stay up to 48 hours
• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required; EKG exam required during compliance
• Background in observation units or step-down MS/Tele units preferred
• Must be able to manage independently, complete tasks timely, and collaborate with team and ancillary staff
• Positive attitude and flexibility with constant shift changes required
• Scrub colors: any color
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• 1 prior travel assignment required
• Epic charting experience required
• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, ACLS (ARC or AHA)
• Associate Degree or Certificate required
• Traveler must reside outside 50 miles from facility

Facility:

This facility is a full-service inpatient hospital offering comprehensive medical care across a wide range of specialties. The observation unit is an 8-bed unit focused on short-stay patients requiring close monitoring and timely medical intervention. The facility supports a collaborative care model with access to ancillary staff and resources to ensure the best possible patient experience.

Location:

Wausau, WI

Wausau is a vibrant city nestled along the Wisconsin River, offering a wonderful blend of outdoor recreation, arts, and community events throughout all four seasons. From world-class skiing at nearby Granite Peak to scenic hiking trails and a lively downtown, Wausau is a fantastic destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional fulfillment and an active lifestyle.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity 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.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and 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

Alliance Services, Inc. Job ID #62938033. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Alliance Services is a woman-owned, minority-owned, nurse-owned, and veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in West Bend, serving Milwaukee, Southeast WI, and other areas in the Midwest and across the country. Our company was founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and Registered Nurse determined to provide cost-effective staffing services to healthcare systems and offer competitive pay, flexibility, and outstanding benefits to her fellow nurses.

Since then, Alliance has grown exponentially. Today, we service many of Wisconsin’s largest healthcare systems and employ hundreds of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, CBRF-certified professionals, and many more. We’re not just an RN job placement agency or a travel RN company – we’re a true partner to the candidates we work with, as well as the hospitals and care facilities we staff for.

Our mission is to redefine healthcare staffing by fostering a greater sense of belonging. At Alliance, you’re not just a number, you’re a valued member of our extended family.

We’re different from your average healthcare employment agency. Our company’s core values – which we live and work by every day – help set us apart.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

We take ownership of our actions, decisions, and commitments. By holding ourselves and our professionals accountable, we not only ensure the highest standards in healthcare staffing, but also build a foundation of trust with our professionals and healthcare partners. 

HONESTY & COMMUNICATION:

We prioritize transparent and open lines of communication to seamlessly connect healthcare professionals with assignments that match their skill sets and preferences. By fostering clear and timely exchanges, we enhance collaboration, build trust, and ensure the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.

COMPASSION:

Compassion is the heartbeat of our service. We approach every interaction with kindness, understanding and genuine care. This inspires our healthcare professionals to do the same, fostering a patient-centered and ethical approach to healthcare.

JOY IN SERVICE:

Our dedicated team takes care of the administrative aspects so our healthcare professionals and facilities can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional patient care and finding clinical fulfillment and joy in their work. Our professionals love what they do.

Benefits

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