RN, Registered Nurse | Medical Psychiatric Unit

About the role

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. Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 22-bed Medical Psychiatric Unit. This unique nursing opportunity allows you to provide both medical-surgical and psychiatric care while making a meaningful impact on patients and families in the beautiful Coulee Region of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide Love + Medicine to patients with neuropsychiatric diagnoses, including dementia, autism spectrum disorder, Huntington's disease, and geropsychiatric conditions.
• Care for patients with medical and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders, withdrawal management, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Develop specialized skills in caring for patients whose medical and behavioral health needs require a coordinated, patient-centered approach.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes hospitalists, psychiatrists, RNs, CNAs, social workers, recreational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• New graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply

Pay

• Starting pay of $38.96/hour, plus additional compensation for experience
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials

Benefits

• Competitive retirement and healthcare benefits
• Career growth opportunities through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Daily support from your Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader
• Opportunities to influence nursing practice through Nursing Shared Governance Councils
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where both new and experienced nurses can thrive
• Exposure to a unique patient population that strengthens assessment, communication, behavioral health, and critical thinking skills

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 (0.8 FTE | 64 hours every two weeks). Rotating 8‑hour day shifts (6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and PM shifts (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), every other weekend and three holidays per year.