Psych | RN
ghr travel nursingMiddleton, WI
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract - Middleton, Wisconsin Apply now for a Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel contract in Middleton, Wisconsin, supporting adult and adolescent patients in a 72-bed psychiatric hospital. Join a dedicated behavioral health team while developing your expertise in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and psychiatric nursing. Middleton is a welcoming community near Madison, offering convenient access to vibrant cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and the amenities of a larger metropolitan area. Psychiatric RN Travel Job Details
Location: Middleton, Wisconsin
Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing and Behavioral Health
Setting: Freestanding psychiatric hospital
Patient Population: Adult and adolescent patients
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680-$1,770
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Shift Requirements:
- Weekends and holidays as assigned; float as needed
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
- Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
- At least 3 years of recent psychiatric hospital nursing experience
- Experience caring for adult and adolescent behavioral health patients
- Comfort responding to patient emergencies, codes, de-escalation situations, and restraintsCPI certification preferred; onsite completion may be available according to current facility policy
- Ability to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, and float between units as needed
- Strong communication, safety awareness, crisis intervention, and crisis-management skills
- Behavioral Health Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and adolescent psychiatric patients
- Complete assessments, medication administration, treatment interventions, and ongoing monitoring
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies
- Use therapeutic communication, verbal de-escalation, and trauma-informed techniques to promote patient safety
- Implement and monitor appropriate precautions for patients requiring restraints or enhanced observation
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate important updates during handoffs
- Float as needed to support safe patient care across the facility
Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel nursing opportunity in Middleton, Wisconsin, and join a supportive behavioral health team near Madison.
Benefits:
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionEqual Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$1,680-$1,770
Experience level
Senior
Location
Middleton, WI
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
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