Charge Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin
Charge nurse jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, and surgical and critical care settings, with demand across both large urban medical centers and regional community hospitals. The busiest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin maintain consistent charge nurse openings. The most in-demand specialties include med-surg, emergency, and intensive care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What do people say about us….
- Clear sense of purpose" and meaningful work.
- Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
- Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance their careers.
- Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
- Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.
- No force mandating and lowest ratios in the area.
Complexity Intervention Unit
Schedule:
19-0730 Holidays: 4 a year Weekends: every 3rd weekend
Job Summary:
The Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse with unit lead responsibilities for patient flow and adjustment of unit staffing to meet the dynamic needs of the patients. The Charge Nurse will use the nursing process to make ongoing evaluations of patients' acuity, assessments of the staff nurses workload, and anticipate fluctuations in admissions, discharges and transfers. The facilitation of patient flow includes triaging and prioritizing admissions and overseeing the care coordination of patients being discharged/transferred. Daily nurse staffing includes employing effective decision-making behaviors that are used to safely balance changes in patient acuity and census with the availability, experience and competency of the staff nurses, to ensure safe and adequate staffing for all shifts. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate resourcefulness, tactful communication, flexibility, adaptability, decisiveness and awareness of the global needs of the hospital. The Charge Nurse will be a clinical leader and resource on the unit, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient care stay progression and unit goals. The Charge Nurse will assume a patient assignment as determined by the needs of the unit. As appropriate and/or delegated by the Nurse Manager, the Charge Nurse monitors and intervenes in addressing opportunities for assuring regulatory compliance, quality effectiveness and a satisfactory patient experience. When working as a clinical Staff RN the Charge Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).
Other information:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment is required. A minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience is required, unless approved by the Unit Manager. If applying to Critical Care position, must have 2 years of Critical Care experience, unless approved by the Unit Manager.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing is required. Will consider current Froedtert Health non BSN prepared RNs with demonstrated leadership skills that have at least 5 years experience as an RN, CNA or other clinical roles in an acute care setting and formal commitment and plan to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Nursing within 5 years of starting in role. If an incumbent is functioning as a Charge RN as of June 1, 2016, and has 2-3 years experience in this role the Bachelors Degree in Nursing educational requirement may be waived.
SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED:
Has a demonstrated history of leadership roles i.e. Shared Governance unit based council chair, Committee chair, Preceptor, equipment or process Super User/Champion.
LICENSURE REQUIRED:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
LICENSURE PREFERRED:
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere
What do people say about us….
- Clear sense of purpose" and meaningful work.
- Supportive colleagues and strong working relationships.
- Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance their careers.
- Complex patient populations and advanced medical cases, which can accelerate professional growth and skill development.
- Opportunities to move between departments, specialties, hospitals, and clinics within the network, creating pathways for long-term career advancement.
- No force mandating and lowest ratios in the area.
Complexity Intervention Unit
Schedule:
19-0730 Holidays: 4 a year Weekends: every 3rd weekend
Job Summary:
The Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse with unit lead responsibilities for patient flow and adjustment of unit staffing to meet the dynamic needs of the patients. The Charge Nurse will use the nursing process to make ongoing evaluations of patients' acuity, assessments of the staff nurses workload, and anticipate fluctuations in admissions, discharges and transfers. The facilitation of patient flow includes triaging and prioritizing admissions and overseeing the care coordination of patients being discharged/transferred. Daily nurse staffing includes employing effective decision-making behaviors that are used to safely balance changes in patient acuity and census with the availability, experience and competency of the staff nurses, to ensure safe and adequate staffing for all shifts. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate resourcefulness, tactful communication, flexibility, adaptability, decisiveness and awareness of the global needs of the hospital. The Charge Nurse will be a clinical leader and resource on the unit, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient care stay progression and unit goals. The Charge Nurse will assume a patient assignment as determined by the needs of the unit. As appropriate and/or delegated by the Nurse Manager, the Charge Nurse monitors and intervenes in addressing opportunities for assuring regulatory compliance, quality effectiveness and a satisfactory patient experience. When working as a clinical Staff RN the Charge Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description has incorporated essential functions which are adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).
Other information:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to area of employment is required. A minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience is required, unless approved by the Unit Manager. If applying to Critical Care position, must have 2 years of Critical Care experience, unless approved by the Unit Manager.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing is required. Will consider current Froedtert Health non BSN prepared RNs with demonstrated leadership skills that have at least 5 years experience as an RN, CNA or other clinical roles in an acute care setting and formal commitment and plan to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Nursing within 5 years of starting in role. If an incumbent is functioning as a Charge RN as of June 1, 2016, and has 2-3 years experience in this role the Bachelors Degree in Nursing educational requirement may be waived.
SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED:
Has a demonstrated history of leadership roles i.e. Shared Governance unit based council chair, Committee chair, Preceptor, equipment or process Super User/Champion.
LICENSURE REQUIRED:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
LICENSURE PREFERRED:
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Minimum two to three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant care setting
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS often required for critical care and emergency roles
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership, staff coordination, or shift supervision
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage patient care priorities across a full unit
Charge Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a charge nurse in Wisconsin?
To become a charge nurse in Wisconsin, you must first hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program. From there, most Wisconsin hospitals and health systems promote charge nurses from within, selecting experienced RNs who show leadership ability, clinical competence, and willingness to take on supervisory responsibilities on a unit.
Which companies hire charge nurses in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring charge nurses in Wisconsin include Froedtert & MCW, SSM Health, and Advocate Aurora Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's largest health systems, including integrated networks in Milwaukee and Madison, generate the most consistent volume of charge nurse openings across inpatient, surgical, and long-term care settings.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most charge nurse jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Wisconsin have the most charge nurse openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of large acute care and specialty hospital systems, Madison follows as the home of UW Health and a growing academic medical center footprint, and Green Bay draws consistent volume from regional systems serving northeastern Wisconsin's broader patient population.
Are there remote charge nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Charge nursing is an on-site, hands-on leadership role that requires physical presence to supervise staff and coordinate direct patient care, so the vast majority of positions are facility-based. About 0% of charge nurse openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those listings typically involve telehealth triage or care coordination functions rather than traditional unit-based charge duties.
How can I get hired as a charge nurse in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing a new graduate residency or nurse transition program at a major Wisconsin health system such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, or Ascension Wisconsin, which run structured programs designed to build clinical confidence before unit leadership roles open up. Starting in a staff RN role on a med-surg or progressive care unit, earning your BLS and ACLS credentials, and volunteering for charge coverage during short-staffed shifts are the steps Wisconsin nurse managers consistently cite when promoting from within.
Where can I find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to charge nurse jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the employer.
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