Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,017 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Psych RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!

Job Opportunity – Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening and night shifts available including 8-hour and 12-hour options. Shift times include , , and . Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed.

• Low patient-to-nurse ratios: 1:4 during days and weekends, 1:6 during nights
• Focus on therapeutic care and behavior management rather than medication distribution
• 18-bed adult and geriatric behavioral health unit with average daily census of 14 patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
• Work at a Magnet-designated facility recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching hospitals
• Opportunity to care for diverse patient populations including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, substance use disorders, and patients receiving ECT

• Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as a Behavioral Health RN within the last 3 years
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Experience with low patient-to-nurse ratios (1:4 preferred)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Proficiency in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, behavior management, physical hold protocols, and seclusion procedures
• Experience with managing assaultive behavior, self-injurious behavior, and suicidal patients in locked unit settings
• Competency in psychiatric medication administration including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and emergent chemical restraints
• IV initiation and maintenance skills required
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start date
• Ability to float as needed based on unit census and operational needs

This position offers the chance to provide hands-on therapeutic care in a supportive, team-based environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate psychiatric nursing. You'll work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary professionals at a top-ranked facility known for clinical innovation and evidence-based practice. This role emphasizes meaningful patient interaction, crisis intervention, and behavioral health expertise rather than task-focused medication distribution, making it ideal for nurses passionate about psychiatric care and patient outcomes.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals.

We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Required for Onboarding

• Psych
• Psychiatric RN (Acute)
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health

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