Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health Location: Wausau, WI Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $60 to $62 per hour Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Behavioral Health RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!

RN – Behavioral Health

• Location: Wausau, WI

• Start Date: ASAP

• End Date: 06/20/2026 (13 Weeks)

• Contract Type: Contract

• Shift Type: Rotating (Days/Nights)

• Shift Timing:

  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

  • 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM

• Hours per Week: 36 Hours Guaranteed

• Candidate Pay Rate: $62/hr (Blended)

• Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients in youth and adult settings

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing patient monitoring

• Develop and implement individualized care plans focused on safety and recovery

• Utilize de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care approaches

• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects

• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic patient care

• Ensure patient safety through observation, intervention, and crisis management

• Float between Youth and Adult Behavioral Health units based on census

• Dual setting:
  Youth Hospital & Adult Behavioral Health Unit

• Patient Ratios:

  • Youth Unit: 1:4 (Days), 1:3 (Nights)

• Small unit capacity (approx. 8 patients in youth unit) for more focused care

• Strong emphasis on trauma-informed, patient-centered care

• Collaborative team environment focused on de-escalation and individualized care

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of recent Behavioral Health RN experience (Required)

• Comfortable working with both adolescent and adult populations

• Ability to float between units as needed

• Strong communication, empathy, and crisis intervention skills

• ADN or BSN required

• Active Wisconsin RN License (Required at submission)

• BLS (AHA) – Required

• CPI Certification – Required (or must obtain within 45 days of start)

• Behavioral health assessment and crisis management

• De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution

• Trauma-informed care approach

• Medication administration in psychiatric settings

• Strong teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments

• • Mix of day and night 12-hour shifts

  • Weekend and holiday rotation required (EOW/EOH)

  • Floating required between youth and adult units

• • • Consistent 36-hour guaranteed schedule

    • Opportunity to work in both youth and adult behavioral health settings

    • Supportive, team-oriented environment

    • Competitive blended pay package

    • Dedicated recruiter support throughout assignment

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