Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Wausau, WI
Alliance Services, Inc.
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $3216.00

Opportunity:

RN - Observation Unit

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 48 guaranteed hours per week with overtime after 48 hours worked
• 13-week assignment with every other weekend and holiday requirement
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Can be placed on call during low census periods with 2-hour minimum callback pay
• Work in 8-bed observation unit with 1:4 patient ratio and 2 RNs per shift
• Care for patients with anemia, cellulitis, COPD, CHF, dehydration, pre-op, urology, and GI conditions
• Manage various drips including cardiac medications, insulin, and heparin
• Handle high volume of admissions and discharges with average stays up to 48 hours
• Must have 3 years of nursing experience and 1 travel assignment required
• Required certifications: Wisconsin RN License, BLS, ACLS
• Must take EKG exam during compliance process
• EPIC charting experience required
• Background in observation units or step-down medical-surgical/telemetry units preferred
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips required
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Must live outside 50-mile radius from facility
• Associate degree or certificate required
• Contract eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours

Facility:

This comprehensive healthcare facility features a specialized 8-bed observation unit that provides short-term monitoring and treatment for patients requiring extended evaluation before discharge or admission. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with advanced monitoring capabilities and supports various medical specialties including cardiology, pulmonology, and internal medicine. The organization emphasizes collaborative care and provides ongoing education and compliance training for all nursing staff.

Location:

Wausau, WI

Wausau offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation opportunities in central Wisconsin, surrounded by beautiful forests, rivers, and recreational trails. The area provides excellent work-life balance with year-round outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and water sports, while maintaining proximity to larger metropolitan areas for additional cultural and entertainment options.

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