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Job description
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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $ 2448
$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS
Opportunity:
nRN - Med Surg/Observation
Job Details:
n• 13-week assignment with an ASAP start date
n• 12-hour day/night variable shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
n• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
n• Float to all inpatient units as needed
n• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
n• 8-bed observation unit with 2 RNs per shift and a 1:4 patient ratio
n• Care for patients with conditions including anemia, cellulitis, COPD, CHF, dehydration, pre-op, urology, and GI diagnoses
n• Manage drips including Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, and Heparin
n• Average patient stay up to 48 hours with a high volume of admissions and discharges
n• Ability to read and interpret EKG strips required; EKG exam required during compliance
n• Background in observation units or step-down MS/Tele units preferred
n• Minimum 2 years of experience required with at least 1 prior travel assignment required
n• EPIC charting experience required
n• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, and ACLS (ARC or AHA)
n• Associate Degree or Certificate required
n• Any scrub color permitted
Facility:
nThis healthcare facility is a full-service hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to the surrounding community. The observation unit operates with a collaborative team environment, emphasizing high-quality patient care and efficient management of admissions and discharges. The facility values healthcare professionals who are adaptable, resilient, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Location:
nWausau, WI
nWausau is a vibrant city nestled along the Wisconsin River, offering a rich blend of outdoor recreation, arts, and culture, including world-class whitewater kayaking and scenic hiking trails. With a welcoming community and four distinct seasons of activities, Wausau is an excellent destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth 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
n Alliance Services, Inc. Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.
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Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Weekly pay
Referral bonus
Worksite address
wausau, WI, 54401, US
Who can apply
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