Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Ashland, WI

Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on a 10-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, with patient populations including alcohol use disorder, polysubstance use, alcohol detox, depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Collaborate with charge nurses, CNA/Unit Coordinators, and other clinical staff to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Psych RN in Ashland, Wisconsin, 54806!

Job ID: 901873
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Location

Ashland, WI | Behavioral Health / Inpatient Psychiatric
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on a 10-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, with patient populations including alcohol use disorder, polysubstance use, alcohol detox, depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of up to 1:5, with typical ratios of approximately 1:3
• Collaborate with charge nurses, CNA/Unit Coordinators, and other clinical staff to deliver safe, patient-centered care
• Follow unit dress code standards and wear a photo name tag at all times while on duty
• Participate in every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation as scheduled by the unit director
• Complete a 2-3 day preceptor-led unit orientation upon start

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing (or compact eligibility)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or detox nursing
• Familiarity with caring for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses
• Comfort working in a low-telemetry, low-restraint environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured yet flexible scheduling environment with no floating or on-call requirements
• Join a supportive unit with charge nurse coverage 24/7 and ancillary staff available on day shifts