Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,144 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin 53204-

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift (36)Shift Information: Night shift
Clinical Interviewing- yesOn Call, Call Back Requirements: Yes, during low census time. Response time is 1 hourWeekend Rotation: every otherHoliday Requirements: Minimum of 2 major winter holidaysFloating Requirements: It's unlikely, but if low censused, could float to other Aurora facilities within 20 miles working within scope of practice or as a helping hand



Hospital Information

• Free standing Mental Health Emergency Center 
• Covid vaccine required 

General Information 

• Fast-paced Emergency Setting 
• Beds: 12 adult beds, 5 adolescent chairs/beds, 6 inpatient beds 
• Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience: 
• Will you accept a first-time traveler: No
• RN: Yes, prefer more 
• CNA: at least 6 months of psych experience 
• Social Worker: 1 year of mental health or ED experience 

Patient Types: 

• Intake and triage for: Adults are 75% of population, 25% are adolescence (would prefer travelers have experience with this population), crisis de-escalations, acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, non-medically monitored detox (no medical detox), low level medication management, no IVs 
• Voluntary patient's as well as Involuntary patient's brought in by law enforcement.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:2-3 (Days/Nights) 
• CNA: up to 1:4
• Social Worker: approx. 4 cases if in the ED and 2-3 if working inpatient 

Required Certifications: 

• RN: BLS, De-escalation (required) - CPI/MOAB – The facility does offer CPI training upon arrival. 
• CNA: BLS, De-escalation (preferred) – facility does offer CPI training upon arrival 
• Social Worker: Required – APSW; Preferred – LCSW and BLS

Skills required 

• RN: Behavioral health experience, POC testing, experience with assessment and discharge skills, energetic team player 
• CNA: rounding/surveillance, basic care, POC testing (blood glucose), mental health experience 
• Social Worker: group therapy, working with physicians, D/C planning, knowledge of Milwaukee County resources (preferred) 

Support on the Unit: 

• CNA/Tech (Ratio: up to 1:4) 
• Charge nurse: On first shift, house supervisor evening/overnight shifts; will not have a patient assignment 
• Phlebotomy: No 
• IV/VAT Team: No
• Resource Nurse: No 
• RT: No 
• Security: Two officers on site 24/7 
• Physician: Two on site 24/7, 1 mid-level provider various shift times
• Social Worker: system wide social work group 

Charting System:

• EPIC – preferred 

Floating: If yes, where: 

• RN: It s unlikely, but if low censused, could float to other Aurora facilities within 20 miles working within scope of practice or as a helping hand 
• CNA: none 
• Social Worker: none – can float to Sinai if interested

Orientation: 3-5 days based on comfort level 

Scheduling: 

• Weekend rotation: 
• RN and CNA: every other
• Social Worker: weekends not required, can work if interested 
• Will they be on call:
• RN: Yes, during low census time. Response time is 1 hour 
• CNA: no
• Social Worker: no 
• Holiday Expectations: 
• RN & CNA: Minimum of 2 major winter holidays 
• Social Worker: none
• Approval of time off: Up to 5 days 

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify:

• Scrub Color: 
  • RN & CNA: Business casual or any color scrubs 
  • Social Worker: Business casual 
• Free Parking: Yes 
• No on-site cafeteria, but coffee in the break room!

TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-33385. 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. Posted job title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse

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