Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,015 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Candidates must bring their license on the first day. The role involves providing behavioral health nursing care in a facility with 11 beds, with a maximum capacity of 8, and a patient ratio of approximately 1 RN to 5-6 patients when full. The position includes a variety of shift times, requiring flexibility with a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour variable shifts, and involves clinical responsibilities such as medication passing, patient care, documentation, and milieu management.

Job Details:

• Location: Rhinelander, WI
• Specialty: Psychiatric Unit (Psych)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate, Bachelor's Degree (preferred), AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license, 0 years minimum experience, flexible shifts including 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, vaccination against flu and COVID-19 as per policy.
• Preferred Qualifications: Behavioral health experience, medical/surgical background, Epic charting experience, 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Tomahawk, Eagle River, or Howard Young.
• Additional Information:
  • Guaranteed hours of 72 biweekly, with overtime after 80 hours worked in the second week.
  • Contract includes 36 hours of low census unbillable hours.
  • In flu season, declining flu and COVID vaccinations requires mandatory mask-wearing at all times.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1277834. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus