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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Psychiatric Unit registered nurse (RN) position in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This role involves providing inpatient behavioral health care with a focus on medication passing, patient care, documentation, and milieu management. The position offers a dynamic work environment with flexible shift options and opportunities to float between units as needed.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating shifts, primarily days and evenings with 12-hour shifts. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: WI RN License, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 1-2 years of behavioral health experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Float: May float to Stevens Point inpatient behavioral health unit if required.
Additional Information: The unit has 11 beds with a maximum capacity of 8, maintaining a patient-to-RN ratio of approximately 1:5-6 if the unit is at full capacity. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient cares, documentation, and milieu management. Charting experience with Epic is preferred. The contract guarantees 36 hours weekly, with additional unbillable hours available during low census periods. During flu season, any traveler who declines flu and COVID-19 vaccinations is required to wear a mask at all times, in accordance with facility policy.
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 #1287251. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rhinelander, WI
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Psychiatric Nursingunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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