Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,940 per week

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $0.00

Opportunity:

RN - Behavioral Health

Job Details:

• Evening and night shifts available including 8-hour and 12-hour shift options
• Shift schedules include 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, and 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekend rotation and holiday coverage required as needed
• Self-scheduling type
• Patient ratios: 1:4 on days and weekends, 1:6 on nights
• Float as PSA based on unit census and operational needs as required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Behavioral Health RN required
• Previous charge experience required
• Experience with lower RN to patient ratios (1:4) preferred; primary role will NOT be medication distribution
• Inpatient psych experience required with focus on therapeutic engagement over medication distribution
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA only), CPI, Wisconsin or compact RN license
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with a passing score of 80% or higher within two attempts
• Telemetry exam adult criteria includes 100% identification of lethal rhythms (ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole) and no incorrect answers on 3rd degree heart block questions
• Pediatric telemetry exam criteria includes identification of ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia with a passing score of 80% or higher
• Must have experience with the following patient diagnoses: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders
• Required skills include de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, behavior management, physical hold protocols, seclusion protocols, managing assaultive behavior, medication administration, and starting and maintaining IVs
• Must be comfortable working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Unit operates with 18 beds and a daily census of 14 patients
• Travelers are required to float as needed based on unit census and operational needs
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates will not be accepted

Facility:

This Magnet-designated facility is ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and is recognized as one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. The behavioral health unit provides comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care with access to interdisciplinary support services including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. The facility maintains high standards of patient care across a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses and conditions.

Location:

Madison, WI

Madison is a vibrant and dynamic city nestled between two beautiful lakes, offering a rich blend of cultural experiences, outdoor recreation, and a thriving food and arts scene. As home to a world-renowned university and a strong healthcare community, Madison consistently ranks among the best cities in the United States for quality of life, making it an exceptional destination for healthcare professionals.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support

Alliance Services, Inc. Job ID #65762436. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus