RN, Registered Nurse | Inpatient Behavioral Health

15 Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Posted Oct 20

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Psych
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30
Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health
📍 Location: Main Campus, La Crosse, WI
👩⚕️ Department: Inpatient Behavioral Health (IBH)
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Schedule

60 hours per two weeks (0.75 FTE) | Straight 12-hour Night shifts (1830–0700) 📆 Every third weekend | Two holidays per year Why Join Us? Supportive Culture: 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. What You’ll Need Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum) Required: Active and unencumbered RN license to practice in the state of Wisconsin Preferred: 1+ year of RN experience, ideally in mental health Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers Strong communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Get

Starting pay of $38.96/hour + experience-based increases Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials Support from Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader Career development resources + Tuition Investment Program Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits A voice in care decisions through Nursing Shared Governance Councils Join a team that’s redefining behavioral health care with compassion, innovation, and purpose. 🌟 Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful. I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose.

Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In La Crosse, WI

La Crosse, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,010/mo
Household income: $55,866/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in La Crosse, WI

NeighborhoodsDowntown La Crosse puts residents close to the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, and dense commercial entertainment, though housing can feel more student- and tourism-heavy. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward northern suburbs such as Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, which provide quieter residential neighborhoods, newer housing stock, and scenic bluff views while remaining within quick driving distance of the city core.

Downtown La Crosse puts residents close to the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, and dense commercial entertainment, though housing can feel more student- and tourism-heavy. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward northern suburbs such as Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, which provide quieter residential neighborhoods, newer housing stock, and scenic bluff views while remaining within quick driving distance of the city core.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: chancedickmanrealty.com Source 3: niche.com

Getting aroundCommutes throughout the La Crosse area are generally swift and manageable, with mean travel times hovering around 13 to 16 minutes. Healthcare professionals traveling to Gundersen Health System or Mayo Clinic Health System benefit from straightforward roadway connections, including Highway 16 and Interstate 90. Public transit alternatives include local municipal bus routes, regional connections via Jefferson Lines, and passenger rail through the local Amtrak station.

Commutes throughout the La Crosse area are generally swift and manageable, with mean travel times hovering around 13 to 16 minutes. Healthcare professionals traveling to Gundersen Health System or Mayo Clinic Health System benefit from straightforward roadway connections, including Highway 16 and Interstate 90. Public transit alternatives include local municipal bus routes, regional connections via Jefferson Lines, and passenger rail through the local Amtrak station.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: chancedickmanrealty.com Source 3: thriveinlacrosse.com Source 4: quora.com

OutdoorsSituated in the unglaciated Driftless Area, La Crosse offers outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers, with prominent limestone landmarks like Grandad Bluff providing panoramic views into Minnesota and Iowa. Trail networks include the La Crosse River State Trail, the Great River State Trail, the Nixon Trail, and marsh paths popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, and fat-tire winter biking. Water lovers paddle and fish along the river sloughs, while winter conditions open access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and regional downhill slopes.

Situated in the unglaciated Driftless Area, La Crosse offers outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers, with prominent limestone landmarks like Grandad Bluff providing panoramic views into Minnesota and Iowa. Trail networks include the La Crosse River State Trail, the Great River State Trail, the Nixon Trail, and marsh paths popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, and fat-tire winter biking.

Water lovers paddle and fish along the river sloughs, while winter conditions open access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and regional downhill slopes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: explorelacrosse.com Source 2: stoneycreekhotels.com Source 3: travelwisconsin.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Living in La Crosse

Tucked between 500-foot limestone bluffs and the Mississippi River in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, La Crosse offers healthcare workers an appealing mix of small-city convenience and exceptional natural beauty. As home to both Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System, the region serves as a major medical destination without the punishing commutes of large metropolitan areas. Daily commutes generally take under fifteen minutes, whether coming from historic riverfront neighborhoods downtown or newer suburban homes in Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem. Off-shift hours are easily filled with outdoor pursuits, from hiking trails at Grandad Bluff and cycling the La Crosse River State Trail to kayaking the river channels. The social scene is lively, featuring craft drinks along the Coulee Craft Beverage Trail, dining at The Waterfront Restaurant and Buzzard Billy's, and iconic annual gatherings like Oktoberfest USA. The main tradeoffs involve the climate and road infrastructure: winters are harsh, freezing, and windy for several months, and road surfaces take a beating. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle alongside established regional medical institutions, La Crosse offers a balanced and scenic Midwestern community.

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As of 2026-09-01Source 1: chancedickmanrealty.com Source 2: thriveinlacrosse.com Source 3: explorelacrosse.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: stoneycreekhotels.com

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