RN, Registered Nurse | Medical Psychiatric Unit

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 22-bed Medical Psychiatric Unit. This unique nursing opportunity allows you to provide both medical-surgical and psychiatric care while making a meaningful impact on patients and families in the beautiful Coulee Region of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide Love + Medicine to patients with neuropsychiatric diagnoses, including dementia, autism spectrum disorder, Huntington's disease, and geropsychiatric conditions.
• Care for patients with medical and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Develop specialized skills in caring for patients whose medical and behavioral health needs require a coordinated, patient-centered approach.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes hospitalists, psychiatrists, RNs, CNAs, social workers, recreational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $38.96/hour, plus additional compensation for experience
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
• Competitive retirement and healthcare benefits
• Career growth opportunities through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Daily support from your Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader
• Opportunities to influence nursing practice through Nursing Shared Governance Councils
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where both new and experienced nurses can thrive
• Exposure to a unique patient population that strengthens assessment, communication, behavioral health, and critical thinking skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree