Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,215 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Psych RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!

Job Opportunity – Behavioral Health Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening and night shifts available including 8-hour and 12-hour options. Shift times include 1500-2330, 1900-0730, and 2300-0730. Weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed.

Highlights:

• Work in a Magnet-designated academic medical center recognized as one of the nation's leading hospitals and teaching institutions
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 during days/weekends and 1:6 during nights on an 18-bed inpatient behavioral health unit
• Focus on therapeutic nursing care and behavior management rather than primarily medication distribution
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
• Serve adult and geriatric populations with diverse psychiatric diagnoses including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders
• Previous charge experience required; travel nursing experience welcomed

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state licensure)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Experience with 1:4 or lower patient ratios strongly preferred
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital or Level I trauma center experience preferred
• Proficiency in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, behavioral management, and physical restraint protocols
• Strong knowledge of psychotropic medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anti-anxiety medications
• Experience with locked unit operations, seclusion protocols, and managing assaultive behavior
• Competency in starting and maintaining IVs and interpreting lab values
• Annual flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must pass telemetry exam with strict criteria prior to start date
• Candidates must reside 50 miles or more from the facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to practice psychiatric nursing with meaningful patient engagement in a highly regarded academic medical center. With lower nurse-to-patient ratios than typical behavioral health settings, you'll have the time to provide therapeutic interventions, crisis de-escalation, and individualized care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions. Join an interdisciplinary team committed to evidence-based practice and excellence in behavioral health care while advancing your skills in a Magnet-recognized environment.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Psych
• Psychiatric RN (Acute)
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Relief, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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