Charge RN Jobs in Wisconsin
Charge RN jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where large health systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin maintain consistent demand for experienced floor leaders. Hiring is strongest in critical care, emergency, and med-surg units, with growing openings in behavioral health and perioperative settings as systems expand capacity. Wisconsin's established academic medical centers and regional hospital networks make this one of the more active charge RN markets in the Midwest. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.900000
Shift: Shift 3, NO WEEKENDS
Job Summary:
4NE: Froedtert Hospital’s is seeking compassionate and motivated nursing professionals to join our team.
Highlights:
- 33-bed Internal Medicine unit providing care to a diverse patient population, including individuals with Cystic Fibrosis
- Collaborative, team-focused environment where RNs, CNAs, providers, and interdisciplinary partners work closely together to deliver exceptional care
- Innovative care delivery model using podding and CNA/RN pairing to promote teamwork, continuity, and strong patient connections
- Opportunities to build advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting
- Strong emphasis on professional development, ongoing learning, and career growth
- Dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and creating a positive experience for both patients and staff
Description/Requirements:
- 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).
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
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 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 DESCRIPTION:
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 DESCRIPTION:
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. 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
Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.900000
Shift: Shift 3, NO WEEKENDS
Job Summary:
4NE: Froedtert Hospital’s is seeking compassionate and motivated nursing professionals to join our team.
Highlights:
- 33-bed Internal Medicine unit providing care to a diverse patient population, including individuals with Cystic Fibrosis
- Collaborative, team-focused environment where RNs, CNAs, providers, and interdisciplinary partners work closely together to deliver exceptional care
- Innovative care delivery model using podding and CNA/RN pairing to promote teamwork, continuity, and strong patient connections
- Opportunities to build advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting
- Strong emphasis on professional development, ongoing learning, and career growth
- Dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and creating a positive experience for both patients and staff
Description/Requirements:
- 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).
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
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 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 DESCRIPTION:
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 DESCRIPTION:
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. 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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Charge RN Job Market in Wisconsin
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge RN jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin RN license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required by most Wisconsin hospital employers
- Minimum two to three years of bedside RN experience in the relevant clinical specialty
- Demonstrated charge or lead experience, including shift supervision and staff coordination
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred by Wisconsin health systems, ADN considered with experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used by Wisconsin facilities such as Epic
Charge RN Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a charge rn in Wisconsin?
To become a charge rn in Wisconsin, you first need an active RN license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited nursing program. Most Wisconsin hospitals promote charge rns from within, selecting experienced bedside nurses with strong clinical performance and communication skills. Pursuing a BSN and obtaining specialty certifications such as CCRN or CEN strengthens your candidacy for charge roles significantly.
Which companies hire charge rns in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin charge rn roles are posted by Advocate Aurora Health, Ascension, and SSM Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems and regional medical centers account for most postings, with consistent openings across acute care, critical care, and specialty units.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most charge rn jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Minocqua have the most charge rn openings in Wisconsin right now. Milwaukee drives volume through its concentration of flagship academic medical centers and large multi-hospital systems, while Madison's strong demand reflects UW Health and the density of teaching hospital operations, and Green Bay's openings are largely tied to HSHS and Bellin Health anchoring the Fox Valley region.
Are there remote charge rn jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Charge rn work is inherently on-site because the role involves direct patient oversight, real-time staff coordination, and hands-on clinical leadership during a shift. About 0% of charge rn openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those limited exceptions tend to involve supervisory or care coordination functions rather than traditional bedside charge duties.
How can I get hired as a charge rn in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing a new graduate residency program at a large Wisconsin health system, with Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Ascension Wisconsin all running structured residencies that transition new nurses into acute care units where charge roles eventually open. Starting in a staff RN position in high-acuity units like ICU or emergency builds the clinical foundation Wisconsin employers expect before promoting into charge. Obtaining your Wisconsin RN license quickly and earning an ACLS certification early signals readiness to move into leadership-track positions.
Where can I find and apply to charge rn jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to charge rn jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Wisconsin employers. Search through the available roles, find ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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