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Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Behavioral Health Psych Nurse - Casual Rotating

Registered NursePer Diem

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Job Description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: instagram.com

Children's does not provide inpatient psychiatric treatment, this Behavioral Assessment Team supports our patients, families and staff in the inpatient setting.

We have many pediatric patients who are receiving medical care primarily, while also presenting with co-occurring mental health needs that may require additional consideration and planning. Our Behavioral Health nurses respond to support requests, bringing their expertise so that we can be sure to provide the best and safest care for all of our patients and families.

Requires Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Wisconsin

Requires current CPR - BLS certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Requires at least an Associates degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Requires at least 1 year of experience in nursing. Prefers at least 2 years of nursing experience.

Requires 1 year experience with patients having co-occurring behavioral health presentations, or in psychiatric or behavioral health

Functions with demonstrated expertise in patient care for mental and behavioral health. The nurse provides direct clinical care and support within the behavioral health realm. As a recognized resource for consultation to the bedside staff, the nurse assists assessment, clinical management, communication, crisis prevention, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based care practice.

Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment.

Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides direct clinical care and support to pediatric patients with co-occurring mental health needs in an inpatient setting. They act as a resource for bedside staff, assisting with assessment, clinical management, crisis prevention, and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin, a BLS certification, and at least an Associate degree in Nursing. A minimum of one year of nursing experience is required, with at least one year specifically in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric NursingPatient AssessmentPediatric Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 52% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Registered Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All registered nurse listings in Wisconsin167 active5,820 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 52% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin registered nurse listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 1% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend (all specialties)+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Wisconsin figures use all registered nurses: too few Wisconsin Psychiatric Nursing postings state pay.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,663 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Milwaukee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.