GQR Healthcare is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a per diem / prn nursing job in Panorama City, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Direct Observation Unit (DOU) – Registered Nurse – PRN (Days)
Employment Type: Contract – PRN
Location: Panorama City, California
Start Date: ASAP
Orientation: ASAP (credentialing may take up to 2 weeks)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Direct Observation Unit (DOU) on a PRN basis. This is an ongoing contract where shifts are scheduled in advance, and availability is reassessed every 4 weeks to ensure active participation. Candidates must be dependable, collaborative, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Contract Details
- Length: Ongoing (6+ months possible)
- Schedule: 12 hours per week minimum
- Shift: Days (12-hour shifts)
- Commitment: Must work at least 1 shift per week
- Scheduling:
- Shifts are pre-booked in advance (traveler-style scheduling)
- Monthly availability must be submitted in advance
- Facility may cancel shifts with at least 2 hours’ notice
- On Call: None
- Float: May be asked to float within scope of practice
Requirements
- Licensure: Active California RN License (expired licenses must be renewed; applicants in process should contact the senator’s office for expedited handling)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Experience:
- Minimum 2 years RN experience
- At least 1 year of DOU experience
- Preferred: Travel nursing background (not required)
Facility & Role Details
- Unit: Direct Observation Unit (DOU)
- Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
- Facility Size: 218 beds
- Scrubs: Royal Blue or Navy Blue
- PPE: Fully provided; fit testing available on-site
- Parking: Available on-site
- EMR: Epic (facility-specific version)
- Pay Cycle: Weekly (Sunday–Saturday)
COVID-19 Policy
- COVID-19 vaccination and boosters are not required.
- Candidates who have never received the COVID-19 vaccine are welcome to apply.
About GQR Healthcare
GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market.
In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality.
Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.
