Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
MADISON, WI

$98K-147K/year
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care603 beds

Pay

Estimated pay
$98K-147K/year

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Sick pay
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits

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  • Eligible to work in US

Description

Description:

Work Schedule:

This is a 100% FTE salaried position. The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work on-site primarily at University Hospital and American Family Children’s Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your professional nursing career at the at the #1 Hospital in WI!

We are seeking a MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health and Safety team:

  • You will support nursing to safely address patient behaviors that are related to a medical or psychiatric disorder. Operating under the CNS department, the Behavioral Health and Safety team covers inpatient units at the University Hospital (excluding inpatient psychiatry unit) and the American Family Children's Hospital and are available to support the East Madison Hospital.

  • You may be consulted to provide chart reviews and/or in-person rounding for:

    • Help with identifying and managing patient behavioral triggers.

    • Assist staff with the development of a behavioral care plans.

    • Support staff with navigating challenging behaviors, such as limit setting, boundaries management, safety awareness, etc.

    • Support staff with education and/or interventions for the patient's underlying medical and/or psychiatric condition.

    • Provide activities to help keep a patient engaged and distracted.

    • Reviewing behavioral incidents to help mitigate workplace violence.

  • Implement customized evidence-based advanced nursing interventions, including the provision of direct care, to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes.

  • Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; two years of medical behavioral health experience is strongly preferred.

At UW Health, you will have:

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
  • A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
  • A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
  • Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
  • Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred
Work Experience
  • 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
  • Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred
  • Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
  • Current CPR/BLS certification Required
  • CNS certification Preferred
  • Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health Job ID #44619. Posted job title: Nurse Specialist - Behavioral Health and Safety

Facility

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

4.5rating(61 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

4.0rating

Pros

Stayed busy, lots to do in the area

Cons

Odd schedule, days not consistent, not all staff traveler friendly, housing expensive

Victoria W
Victoria W
Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Jul '25 - Dec '25
Review of University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics on Dec 9, 2025
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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 603 beds
ADDRESS600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792
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Employer

UW Health

About
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  
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Staff jobs$18–88/hour
Local contracts$18–88/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$18–88/hour
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Madison, WI

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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.

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