Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,215 per week in Madison, WI
travelnursesourceSouth Milwaukee, WI
$2,215 per week
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$2,215 per week
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Madison, WIAgency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,215 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026 About the Position
Job Opportunity – Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Wisconsin
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule:
Evening and night shifts available including 8-hour and 12-hour options. Shift times include 1500-2330, 1900-0730, and 2300-0730. Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed. Patient ratios: 1:4 days/weekends, 1:6 nights. Unit census averages 14 patients with 18-bed capacity.
Highlights:
- Work in a Magnet-designated facility ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital and recognized as a leading national teaching institution
- Focus on therapeutic patient care and behavior management rather than primarily medication distribution
- Lower nurse-to-patient ratios allowing for meaningful patient engagement and clinical intervention
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, rapid response, and social services
- Diverse patient population including adults and geriatrics with various psychiatric diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, personality disorders, and substance use disorders
- Locked unit experience working with complex behavioral health needs in an inpatient acute care setting
Requirements:
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license
- Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN experience within the last 3 years
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Experience with lower patient ratios (1:4) in psychiatric settings strongly preferredBLS certification (American Heart Association only)CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
- Epic charting system experience required
- Community hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Competency in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, behavior management, physical hold protocols, and seclusion procedures
- Experience with psychotropic medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antianxiety agents
- Must pass pre-employment telemetry competency exam with strict criteria (multiple attempts allowed with remediation)
- Willingness to float based on unit census and operational needs
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Must reside 50 miles or more from facility location
- Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to practice psychiatric nursing at its finest within a nationally recognized academic medical center that values evidence-based care and clinical excellence. Unlike high-volume medication-focused roles, this opportunity emphasizes therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, and comprehensive behavioral health nursing with manageable patient ratios. Join an interdisciplinary team committed to providing compassionate, individualized care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises in a supportive, Magnet-recognized environment.
Requirements:
- Required for Onboarding
- PsychPsychiatric RN (Acute)
- Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
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