Location: Wausau, WI

Start Date: 03-15-2026

End Date: 06-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour Day shift, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, approximately 24 hours/week; schedule varies with weekend/holiday coverage as required (possibly every other weekend/holiday). Day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 - $59.5 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered psychiatric nursing care to youth patients with empathy and professionalism
• Assess behavioral health needs and implement individualized nursing interventions to promote safety and stabilization
• Use de-escalation techniques and CPI strategies to manage challenging situations while prioritizing dignity and safety
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teammates to develop and adjust care plans focused on meaningful outcomes
• Accurately document patient care and progress in Cerner to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Monitor patient ratios and maintain safe staffing practices appropriate to the unit census
• Float to the Adult Hospital when needed, adapting skills to different patient populations and unit workflows

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required at time of submission
• CPI certification required or willingness to obtain within 45 days of start
• Minimum 2+ years of recent behavioral health experience
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Willingness to work 12-hour day shifts and provide weekend/holiday coverage as required
• Ability to float to the Adult unit if youth census is low

Knowledge & Skills

• Trauma-informed care principles and person-centered decision making
• Behavioral health assessment and intervention for youth populations
• De-escalation techniques and crisis prevention (CPI familiarity)
• Proficient documentation in Cerner
• Strong collaboration, communication, and solution-oriented teamwork
• Safety protocols and ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend available to support your travel assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan for long-term peace of mind
• Life insurance and basic protection options
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make relocation easier
• Referral bonus program so your friends and colleagues benefit too
• A supportive team that values compassion, collaboration, and YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Wausau, WI

Explore Rib Mountain State Park and enjoy hiking, scenic overlooks, and year-round outdoor activities including Granite Peak Ski Area nearby for winter fun. Stroll downtown Wausau for local shops, coffeehouses, and dining, and visit the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum for rotating exhibits. Take riverfront walks along the Wisconsin River, check out local breweries and farmer’s markets, and enjoy easy weekend trips to other Central Wisconsin attractions.

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