RN, Registered Nurse | Addiction Medicine

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Outpatient Behavioral Health with an Addiction Medicine Sub-Specialty, located in La Crosse, WI. The position is 0.8 FTE, working 64 hours per two weeks. The work hours are typically 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. There is a weekend rotation approximately every 3 months, involving short AM shifts that include methadone dosing. Holiday rotation is approximately every 2 years. This role offers variety and growth, allowing you to mix direct patient care with phone triage and in-basket messaging. You will gain experience in mental health and addiction services, including methadone, suboxone, and residential treatment. You will work with an experienced, knowledgeable staff committed to patient-centered care. The compensation starts at $34.65/hour, commensurate with experience, plus a weekend differential. The position offers predictable weekday hours and limited weekend/holiday requirements, contributing to work-life balance.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate degree in Nursing
• Active RN license to practice in Wisconsin
• CPR: Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to maintain strong boundaries and adapt to evolving department needs

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year RN experience
• Experience in behavioral health and/or addictions

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support for patients seeking care for substance use disorders.
• Manage in-basket tasks, phone triage, injections, and intakes.
• Dispense suboxone and methadone in conjunction with our Opioid Treatment Program.
• Assist with coverage for the Unity House Residential Treatment Program as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Hospital-based compensation starting at $34.65/hour, commensurate with experience, plus weekend differential.
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable weekday hours and limited weekend/holiday requirements.
• Supportive Team: Work with experienced, knowledgeable staff committed to patient-centered care.
• Learning Opportunities: Gain experience in mental health and addiction services, including methadone, suboxone, and residential treatment.
• Variety & Growth: No two days are the same—mix direct patient care with phone triage and in-basket messaging.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

What This Job Offers

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