Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute mental health crises. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support crisis stabilization and maintain regulatory safety standards.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health
📍 Location: Main Campus, La Crosse, WI
👩⚕️ Department: Inpatient Behavioral Health (IBH)
Casual/on-call position. Minimum requirement of 48 hours and at least one weekend shift per 6-week schedule period.
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Warm, family-like environment with long staff retention and strong nurse-to-patient ratios.
Diverse
Experience: Care for both adults and adolescents (ages 13+) across multiple units.
Growth
Opportunities: Advance into roles like our Behavioral Response Team, Charge Nurse, and more.
Innovation in
Action: Be part of exciting changes including the recent launch of our Empath Unit.
Meaningful
Impact: Help patients in crisis and be a part of their healing journey.
What You’ll Do
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed and evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute mental health crisis.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, NPs, RNs, behavioral health specialists, CNAs, social workers, therapists, clergy, and addiction counselors.
Support patients through crisis stabilization, medication management, and therapeutic interventions.
Maintain accurate documentation and uphold compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Join a team that’s redefining behavioral health care with compassion, innovation, and purpose. 🌟
Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org [HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org] or call 608-775-0267.
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Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing and an active, unencumbered RN license in Wisconsin. BLS certification is required, and one or more years of mental health experience is preferred.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.
