Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Wausau, WI Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,200 to $2,221 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 8/24/2026

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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health/Psych

Location: Wausau, WI
Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health/Psych
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)

We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Wausau, WI. The RN will provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to adult and adolescent behavioral health patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

This position requires floating between the Adult and Youth Behavioral Health units on the same campus based on census and staffing needs. The ideal candidate is adaptable, patient-focused, and skilled in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

• Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Utilize therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

• Active Wisconsin RN License (required at submission)
• Current BLS Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification or willingness to obtain within 45 days of assignment start
• Minimum 2 years of recent Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RN experience
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Current Nursys verification

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