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Registered Nurse Inpatient - 3rd shift available - $15,000 sign on bonus

Rogers Behavioral Health · West Allis, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a patient was declining and acted on it.

What they are checking: Whether they trust their observations and speak up.

How do you take care of your own health while working nights?

What they are checking: Whether they have a sustainable plan for working NOC shifts long term.

Why inpatient psychiatric nursing?

What they are checking: Whether they have real motivation for this demanding area of nursing.

What would you do

You're on a 12-hour night shift. Walk me through how you plan your rounds and assessments.

What they are checking: Whether they can organize a long shift so nothing important is missed.

A patient wakes up at 2 a.m. confused and frightened. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess for medical and psychiatric causes and calm the patient.

How would you handle a crisis at night when you have limited staff?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to call for backup and keep the rest of the unit safe.

How would you respond if a patient refused to stay in their room overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they balance patient rights, unit rules and safety calmly.

How do you collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists and dietitians when you mostly work nights?

What they are checking: Whether they stay connected to the team despite working off-hours.

About the work

This NOC position covers both adult and child and adolescent Mental Health Recovery. How does your night care differ between the two?

What they are checking: Whether they understand age-specific needs on overnight psychiatric units.

What signs of medication side effects do you watch for at night?

What they are checking: Whether they know overnight risks like oversedation or falls from psychiatric medications.

How do you document overnight observations so the day team knows what happened?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear notes about sleep, behavior and safety.

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The full job description

As published by Rogers Behavioral Health.

New Employee Retention Bonus Up to *$15,000.00 retention bonus available! (New Employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months) The registered nurse performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital (Rogers). The registered nurse seeks consultation with other members of the health team as the patient’s condition and treatment goals warrant. He/She, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department, provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes. Program(s): Mental Health Recovery Adult & Mental Health Recovery Child/Adolescent Click here to learn what a Nursing position at Rogers entails! Schedule: 36 hours per week Shifts Available: NOC Shift, 7:00pm-7:30am Job Duties: • Implement patient care. • Assess patients both physically and mentally. • Collaborate with Psychiatrist, Therapist, Dietitians, and other members of our clinical team to develop appropriate plans of care. • Communicate with patients and their families. • Administer medication. Education/Training Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. Registered nurse licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment. License must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment. • American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or is required within thirty (30) days of date-of-hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required. • Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual re-certification is required. • Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents and adults is preferred. • At the Hospital’s discretion, may be required to hold a qualified medical professional (QMP) designation. Must be deemed competent to serve as a QMP, as outlined in the Medical Staff bylaws of Rogers Memorial Hospital. This designation is evaluated and potentially renewed at least annually, based on results of the QMP job competency. • Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have either training in psychiatric nursing, including training in work with children with mental health disorders, or one (1) year of experience working in a clinical setting with these children. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org) With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family • 401(k) retirement plan • Employee share program • Life/disability insurance • Flex spending accounts • Tuition reimbursement • Health and wellness program • Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

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