Location: Wausau, WI

Start Date: 09-14-2026

End Date: 12-12-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Deliver compassionate, skilled nursing care to psychiatric patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Room patients, assess vital signs, and document health histories and screening tools like PHQ-9.
• Administer medications and injections safely, honoring informed consent and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate care across psychiatric providers, primary care, pharmacies, and community partners.
• Manage telephone triage, patient education, and follow-up instructions with clear documentation.
• Process medication refills, prior authorizations, and referrals to keep patient care moving forward.
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation that meets Joint Commission and legal standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support onboarding for new nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license and current BLS certification must be in hand at time of submission.
• At least 2 years of RN experience in an outpatient clinic or mental health clinic setting.
• Recent Cerner experience within the last 6 months.
• Prior behavioral health experience is highly preferred; CPI certification is a plus.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements.
• Comfort supporting psychiatric patients in a clinic environment.

Education

• <p> <b><u>Education and Experience Requirements</u></b></p>
• <p><b>Required: </b></p>
• <ul><li>Current Registered Nurse licensure with the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing</li><li>Current BLS certification</li><li>Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and maintain unrestricted driving privileges throughout employment and have use of a personal car.</li><li>Must meet and continue to meet all requirements for insurability under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.</li><li>Must be authorized to operate any vehicle and transport clients, patients, or staff as required by the position.</li><li>Ability to care for psychiatric patients in a clinic setting.</li><li>Ability to use EMR for tasks such as medication reconciliation, accessing and updating medical/surgical history, family history, and substance use history.</li><li>Ability to administer and document ordered medications following all guidelines as indicated by consent forms.</li></ul>

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident EMR skills, especially with Cerner.
• Clear, caring communication with patients, families, providers, and community partners.
• De-escalation skills and the ability to maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Great multitasking and prioritization with 10-20 patients per shift.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, monitoring protocols, and prior authorization processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

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