Travel RN - Psychiatric
Job in
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring a Behavioral Health RN for a night shift position requiring at least 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience and a WI or compact RN license.
Requirements- Active WI or compact RN license required
- BLS certification required (AHA only)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Behavioral Health RN required
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty required
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Epic EMR experience required, ideally within the past 12 months
- Experience with psychiatric medication administration and crisis intervention techniques
- Experience caring for patients with psychiatric disorders including bipolar, PTSD, and substance use
- Must pass a telemetry exam with strict scoring criteria prior to start
- CPI certification preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Behavioral Health unit within a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
- Night shift schedule with 8 and 12-hour shifts, including , , and
- Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Primary responsibilities do not include medication distribution
- Floating required as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
- Provide direct patient care in a locked inpatient psychiatric unit, including de-escalation and crisis intervention
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rate; local candidates not accepted
- Responsibilities include managing patients with conditions such as schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, self-injurious behavior, and suicidal behavior
- Familiarity with seclusion protocols, emergent chemical restraints, and physical hold procedures preferred
- First-time travelers are not being considered for this role
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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