RN - Psych

Cynet Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN - Psych for a 13-week assignment in Madison, WI. The role requires Behavioral Health RN experience with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, night shifts (12 hours), and a focus on adult and geriatric mental health conditions. A current RN license and BLS from AHA are mandatory.

The position includes weekend rotation with float requirements as needed; travel nursing concepts apply, with emphasis on safe, compassionate care in a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health RN experience.
• Current RN license is required.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• Psych-focused experience with lower patient ratios preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evening/Night shifts; 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM).
• Primary role will not involve medication distribution.
• Float as needed based on census and operational needs.
• Care for adults and geriatrics with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Charge nurse experience

Psych nursing

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)

Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Behavioral Health RN required

License: RN license required

Certifications: BLS required - AHA only

Must-Have:

• Psych experience with lower RN to patient ratio experience
• Previous charge experience

Description:Evening/Night, 8 and 12-hour shifts.Schedule includes 1500-2330, 1900-0730, and 2300-0730.Weekend rotation and holidays as needed.Primary role will NOT involve medication distribution.Seeking RN experience with a 1:4 RN to patient ratio.Daily patient census is approximately 14.Patient age groups include adults and geriatrics.Common patient diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders.Interdisciplinary support teams include IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services.Candidates must have psych experience focused on lower patient ratios.Pass/fail testing is required prior to start, including a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria.Travelers will be required to float as needed based on facility census and operational needs.Minimum experience includes two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty.References are not required.All certification requirements must be met before assignment begins.