Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych
Location: Green Bay, WI 54311
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

Shift: NIGHTS – 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Block Schedule (Fri–Sun or Sat–Mon), every other weekend required
Contract Type: Travel/Contract
Facility Type: Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Unit: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry
Total Beds: 72 (across 5 specialized units)
 
Position Summary:
We are seeking experienced psychiatric nurses to join our multidisciplinary team in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients across the lifespan—from children (as young as 5 years old) to geriatric adults—in our acute psychiatric facility. This role requires strong psychiatric nursing skills, the ability to manage high-acuity situations, and a commitment to patient safety and therapeutic care.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and pediatric psychiatric patients
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs), house supervisors, and other staff to ensure safety and therapeutic milieu
• Participate in de-escalation and behavioral crisis interventions (CPI techniques)
• Float within units as needed (no floating to other facilities)
• Work independently and effectively in a high-volume environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:12

 
Facility Details:

• Facility Type: Acute Psychiatric Hospital
• Units: 5 specialized behavioral health units
• Patients: Voluntary and involuntary, including incarcerated individuals
• Security: No on-site security; staff must be comfortable managing without it
• Support Team: House Supervisor (always present), BHAs, RNs

 
Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of direct psychiatric and acute care experience
• Active RN license in the state of Wisconsin (or compact license if applicable)
• CPI certification (Crisis Prevention Intervention) – Provided onsite during orientation
• Must pass a Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check (wet signature required; must be completed onsite)
• Ability to commit to block scheduling (no alterations permitted)
• Must be comfortable with physical restraints (chemical restraints not used)

 
Additional Information:

• Dress Code: Solid-color scrubs – maroon, grey, navy blue, or black
• Charting System: [Insert if known, e.g., Epic, Cerner, etc.]
• Visitor Policy: Limited hours in the evening
• Parking: Onsite available
• Orientation: Details provided upon onboarding
• Travel Experience: Not required

 
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a real impact in an underserved and challenging environment, with a dedicated support system and a schedule that allows for work-life balance through consistent block shifts. If you are passionate about behavioral health nursing and thrive in fast-paced, acute psychiatric settings, we’d love to hear from you.