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Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

American Addiction Centers·Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$38 - $57/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safe, therapeutic outcomes. They will lead efforts to create a safe patient environment while utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.

Department

  • 34903
  • Aurora
  • Psychiatric
  • Hospital -
  • Behavioral
  • Health:
  • IU
  • Adult 3
  • Status:
  • Part time
  • Benefits
  • Eligible:
  • Yes
  • Hours
  • Per
  • Week: 24
  • Schedule
  • Details/Additional
  • Information:
  • Week 1:
  • Mon/Tues/Thurs
  • Week 2: Mon/Thur/Sat PM shift 8 hours EOW and EOHoliday Remain in current role, FTE, shift for at least 6 months to meet the needs of the organization/patient needs/staffing needs. Students will be asked to work around their school schedule as well as present their schedule to their leader 2 months prior to the start of the semester.
  • Pay
  • Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Adult Inpatient Unit APH Wauwatosa, WI United States Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
  • Where
  • You
  • Will
  • Work: Come join our team at Aurora
  • Psychiatric
  • Hospital in the
  • Adult
  • Inpatient unit
  • We’re
  • Looking
  • For: Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the
  • American
  • Heart
  • Association
  • What
  • You’ll Do: As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
  • About
  • This
  • Location: At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital you can count on the most comprehensive continuum of behavioral health care in the state. Located on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, our facility offers an ideal healing setting for children, adolescents and adults experiencing mental health or substance concerns. From our landscaped garden areas to our use of pet therapy dogs, we create a patient-focused, healing treatment experience that fosters recovery. You can rest assured that our team’s expertise and compassion will help you or your loved one begin the journey to recovery in a caring, confidential and comfortable environment. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.
  • Ready to
  • Take the
  • Next
  • Step: Apply Now! This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
  • Our
  • Commitment to
  • You:
  • Advocate
  • Health offers a comprehensive suite of
  • Total
  • Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational
  • Assistance
  • Program
  • Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is also required.

  • professional certificate
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Restraint Application
  • Behavioral Health
  • BLS
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Nursing
  • Verbal De-escalation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Plans
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Educational Assistance Program

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$38 - $57/hr
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,728 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Behavioral health RN demand in Wisconsin

Behavioral health RN roles in Wisconsin are commonly driven by ongoing need in inpatient units, crisis settings, and community programs, where employers look for nurses who can manage safety, de-escalation, and coordinated care. This role is competitive because it requires an accredited nursing program, an active Wisconsin RN license, and AHA BLS certification; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying. A practical next step is to confirm your license status and BLS renewal date, then tailor your application to behavioral health experience and patient-safety skills.

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