Behavioral Health RN - Night Shift, 0.75 FTE, Growth

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $38.96/hr

Shift differentials

Tuition Investment Program

Career development resources

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Nursing governance councils

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Behavioral Health unit. This role is 0.75 FTE with straight 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700) and every third weekend, including two holidays per year.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide trauma-informed care for adults and adolescents (13+), manage crises, medications, and therapeutic interventions, while ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)
• Active and unencumbered RN license to practice in Wisconsin
• Preferred: 1+ year of RN experience in mental health
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute mental health crisis.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, NPs, RNs, behavioral health specialists, CNAs, social workers, therapists, clergy, and addiction counselors.
• Support patients through crisis stabilization, medication management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Behavioral Health unit. This role is 0.75 FTE with straight 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700) and every third weekend, including two holidays per year.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide trauma-informed care for adults and adolescents (13+), manage crises, medications, and therapeutic interventions, while ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance.