Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin

Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin maintain active psychiatric units and outpatient behavioral health programs. Demand is strongest for psychiatric nurses working in inpatient acute care, community mental health, and child and adolescent psychiatry, with openings at every level from staff nurse to clinical lead. Wisconsin's ongoing investment in behavioral health infrastructure keeps this one of the more active markets in the Midwest. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring8
Work type44% Hybrid
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Mosaic Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mosaic Counseling
Mequon, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$80k - $130k/yr
Hybrid

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or DNP
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or DNP
Psychological and Behavioral Health of the Fox Cities
Neenah, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90 - $120/hr
Hybrid

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Solace Grove Behavioral Health Inc
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125 - $150/hr
On-Site

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Brightside Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Telehealth
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Telehealth
Brightside Health
Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$84 - $115/hr
Remote (US)
201-500

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Lake Superior Community Health Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Lake Superior Community Health Center
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lake Superior Community Health Center
Superior, Wisconsin
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$125k - $151k/yr
CPR Certification

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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
2 jobs
Milwaukee
2 jobs
Mequon
1 job
Neenah
1 job
Superior
1 job
Manitowoc
1 job
Middleton
1 job
Port Washington
1 job

Psychiatric Nurse Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LifeStance Health
LifeStance Health2 open roles
Talkiatry
Talkiatry1 open role
Mantra Health
Mantra Health1 open role

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Current BLS and CPI or equivalent behavioral health crisis intervention certification
  • Experience in an inpatient psychiatric, behavioral health, or mental health setting
  • Familiarity with psychiatric medications, psychopharmacology, and mental status assessment
  • Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health record systems

Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a psychiatric nurse in Wisconsin?

You become a psychiatric nurse in Wisconsin by first earning a registered nurse license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. From there, you work in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting to build clinical hours. Many Wisconsin employers also look for or support earning the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a next step.

How much do psychiatric nurses make in Wisconsin?

Psychiatric nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of about $95,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,470 for the lowest 10% to over $119,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire psychiatric nurses in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin psychiatric nurse roles are posted by LifeStance Health, Talkiatry, and Mantra Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems and regional community mental health centers account for the bulk of consistent, year-round openings.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most psychiatric nurse jobs?

Madison, Milwaukee, and Wisconsin have the most psychiatric nurse openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of large academic medical centers and specialty behavioral health hospitals, Madison benefits from the UW Health system and state government health programs, and Green Bay draws demand through regional health systems serving northeastern Wisconsin.

Are there remote psychiatric nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're rare. About 78% of psychiatric nurse openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most inpatient and outpatient psychiatric nursing roles. Telepsychiatric triage, care coordination, and utilization review are the functions most likely to appear in a remote or hybrid arrangement.

How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency or new-graduate transition program at a large Wisconsin health system such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, or Ascension Wisconsin, several of which include behavioral health rotations. Candidates without direct psychiatric experience often move laterally from medical-surgical or emergency nursing roles. Completing the NCLEX-RN promptly, obtaining a Wisconsin license, and earning a crisis intervention certification like CPI gives early-career applicants a measurable edge with Wisconsin hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, community mental health centers, and specialty behavioral health employers. Search the listings for roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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