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Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $2,618 per week

First Connect Health

  • Milwaukee, WI
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  • $2,618 Per Week

Highlights

Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Care: Conduct continuous mental status examinations, risk assessments (suicide, self-harm, flight risk, and violence), and therapeutic de-escalation for adult behavioral health patients. A Hospital in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a compassionate, acute-care proficient Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN Behavioral Health) for a 13-week night assignment in the Behavioral-Adult Unit 001 (Cost Center: 20030) .

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI

Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Behavioral Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Adult Psych RN)

 

Order ID: ASC-47214

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (09/27/2026 – 12/26/2026)

Shift Matrix:Night Shift | 19:00 – 07:30 (3x12-Hour Shifts)

  • Weekend & Holiday Expectations: Every Other Weekend (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH) coverage required.
  • On-Call Requirement: No call.

  • Floating Policy: Must be willing to float onsite within skill set or to affiliate sister sites within a 40-mile radius if operationally required.

    Guaranteed Hours: 48 Hours Per Week

Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:

  • Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Wisconsin State RN License or active eNLC Compact RN License held at time of submission.
  • Experience Baseline: Minimum 1+ year of dedicated inpatient adult behavioral health / psychiatric nursing experience.
  • Core Certification Required: Active AHA BLS certification.
  • EMR Proficiency: Demonstrated experience charting in EPIC.
  • Float Radius Mandate: Candidate must explicitly agree to float to regional sites within 40 miles if needed.

Job Summary & Clinical Scope

A Hospital in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a compassionate, acute-care proficient Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN Behavioral Health) for a 13-week night assignment in the Behavioral-Adult Unit 001 (Cost Center: 20030). Requisitioned due to an increase in patient census, the RN will manage acute psychiatric stabilization, safety interventions, and psychopharmacologic care for adult inpatient psychiatric patients.

  • Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Care: Conduct continuous mental status examinations, risk assessments (suicide, self-harm, flight risk, and violence), and therapeutic de-escalation for adult behavioral health patients.
  • Medication Administration & Monitoring: Administer psychotropic medications, monitor for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse extrapyramidal side effects, and manage acute medical/psychiatric decompensation.
  • Milieu & Safety Management: Maintain a secure, therapeutic milieu; oversee environmental safety checks, search/contraband protocols, and restraint/seclusion protocols when clinically indicated.
  • EPIC Documentation: Complete real-time clinical assessments, nursing care plans, and incident documentation within EPIC.

Department & Facility Details

  • Department Setting: Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (Behavioral-Adult Unit 001 / Cost Center: 20030).

  • EMR System: EPIC.

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Order ID: ASC-47214 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (09/27/2026 – 12/26/2026) Shift Matrix: Night Shift | 19:00 – 07:30 (3x12-Hour Shifts)

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

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