Travel Nurse RN-Behavioral Health

Travel Nurse RN-Behavioral Health at Ascension summary: The Travel Nurse RN-Behavioral Health provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients across multiple Ascension acute care hospitals, supporting treatment plans and conducting group therapy sessions. This full-time, permanent position involves 8-13 week travel assignments with options for local and national travel based on healthcare needs. The role requires a Registered Nurse license, BLS certification, and preferably recent experience in behavioral health nursing. Details Weekly Travel Rate up to $1,387 - $2,170 Department: Associate Travel Program Schedule: Multiple Shifts available, 36 hours per week Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need. This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply. For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site . Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing ractice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan. Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient. Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients. Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences One year of recent experience in Behavioral Health strongly preferred. Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50 miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more. ATP Why Join Our Team Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the poster or poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify Keywords: travel nurse, behavioral health nursing, registered nurse, patient care, group therapy, bio-psychosocial assessment, acute care, healthcare travel, nursing plan of care, BLS certification

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

Posted Date: 7/7/2025