Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,072 to $2,144 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,072 to $2,144 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Location:  Milwaukee Wisconsin 53204

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift (36)

Shift Information:  Night shift

Clinical Interviewing- yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:  Yes, during low census time. Response time is 1 hour

Weekend Rotation:  every other

Holiday Requirements:  Minimum of 2 major winter holidays

Floating Requirements : It's unlikely, but if low censused, could float to other Aurora facilities within 20 miles working within scope of practice or as a helping hand

Hospital Information  

• Free standing Mental Health Emergency Center
• Covid vaccine required  

General Information  

• Fast-paced Emergency Setting  
• Beds: 12 adult beds, 5 adolescent chairs/beds, 6 inpatient beds
• Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience:
• Will you accept a first-time traveler: No
• RN: Yes, prefer more
• CNA: at least 6 months of psych experience  
• Social Worker: 1 year of mental health or ED experience  

• Intake and triage for: Adults are 75% of population, 25% are adolescence (would prefer travelers have experience with this population), crisis de-escalations, acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, non-medically monitored detox (no medical detox), low level medication management, no IVs
• Voluntary patient's as well as Involuntary patient's brought in by law enforcement.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:2-3 (Days/Nights)  
• CNA: up to 1:4
• Social Worker: approx. 4 cases if in the ED and 2-3 if working inpatient  

Required Certifications:  

• RN: BLS, De-escalation (required) - CPI/MOAB – The facility does offer CPI training upon arrival.  
• CNA: BLS, De-escalation (preferred) – facility does offer CPI training upon arrival  
• Social Worker: Required – APSW; Preferred – LCSW and BLS

Skills required  

• RN: Behavioral health experience, POC testing, experience with assessment and discharge skills, energetic team player  
• CNA: rounding/surveillance, basic care, POC testing (blood glucose), mental health experience  
• Social Worker: group therapy, working with physicians, D/C planning, knowledge of Milwaukee County resources (preferred)

Support on the Unit:

• CNA/Tech (Ratio: up to 1:4)  
• Charge nurse: On first shift, house supervisor evening/overnight shifts; will not have a patient assignment
• Phlebotomy: No
• IV/VAT Team: No
• Resource Nurse: No  
• RT: No  
• Security: Two officers on site 24/7  
• Physician: Two on site 24/7, 1 mid-level provider various shift times  
• Social Worker: system wide social work group  

Charting System:  

EPIC – preferred

Floating: If yes, where:  

• RN: It s unlikely, but if low censused, could float to other Aurora facilities within 20 miles working within scope of practice or as a helping hand  
• CNA: none  
• Social Worker: none – can float to Sinai if interested  

Orientation: 3-5 days based on comfort level  

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation:

RN and CNA: every other  

• Social Worker: weekends not required, can work if interested
• Will they be on call:  
• RN: Yes, during low census time. Response time is 1 hour  
• CNA: no  
• Social Worker: no  
• Holiday Expectations:  
• RN & CNA: Minimum of 2 major winter holidays  
• Social Worker: none
• Approval of time off: Up to 5 days  

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify:

• Scrub Color:
• RN & CNA: Business casual or any color scrubs  
• Social Worker: Business casual
• Free Parking: Yes  
• No on-site cafeteria, but coffee in the break room!

Why TalentBurst?
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Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.