Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $60 to $62 per hour 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

About the Position

RN – Behavioral Health

Job Details

• 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)

Blended Roles and Responsibilities

• 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

Unit Highlights

• 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

Requirements

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

Education

• ADN or BSN required

Certifications & Licensure

• Active Wisconsin RN License (Required at submission)

• BLS (AHA) – Required

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

Knowledge and Skills

• 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

Schedule & Requirements

• • Mix of day and night 12-hour shifts

  • Weekend and holiday rotation required (EOW/EOH)

  • Floating required between youth and adult units

Benefits

• • • 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