Nurse Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Nurse Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where major health systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Aurora Health Care maintain large clinical workforces and hire at every management tier from charge nurse to unit director. Demand is especially strong in med-surg, behavioral health, and long-term care management, reflecting both population growth and an aging demographic across the state. Wisconsin's healthcare sector is among the most active markets in the Midwest for clinical leadership roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles70
Top employerAscension
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring39
Work type90% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Nurse Case Manager
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Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bristol Hospice
Middleton, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$85k - $105k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN
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Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
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Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
501-1,000

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Nurse Unit Manager RN
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Nurse Unit Manager RN
Complete Care at Manitowoc
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$42k - $47k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Nurse Manager (RN)
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Nurse Manager (RN)
Select Specialty Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Nurse Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Green Bay
7 jobs
Baraboo
3 jobs
Madison
3 jobs
Oshkosh
3 jobs
Ashland
2 jobs
Wauwatosa
2 jobs
West Allis
2 jobs
Lodi
1 job

Nurse Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Ascension9 open roles
Advocate Aurora Health9 open roles
St. Croix Hospice4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred by most systems
  • Minimum three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or specialty setting
  • Prior supervisory or charge nurse experience managing staff scheduling and performance
  • Current BLS certification and relevant specialty certifications such as CMSRN or CNML
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing ratios, and quality improvement initiatives

Nurse Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse manager in Wisconsin?

You become a nurse manager in Wisconsin by first holding an active RN license issued or endorsed by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Wisconsin health systems then require a BSN at minimum and several years of direct clinical experience before promotion into a management role. Earning a certification such as the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader credential strengthens your candidacy considerably with Wisconsin employers.

Which companies hire nurse managers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring nurse managers in Wisconsin right now include Ascension, Advocate Aurora Health, and St. Croix Hospice, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems tend to hire nurse managers on a rolling basis to support their inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most nurse manager jobs?

Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Baraboo are the Wisconsin cities with the most nurse manager openings. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of flagship hospital campuses and specialty care centers, Madison draws heavily on UW Health and its academic medical center, and Green Bay's growth reflects expanding regional health systems serving northeast Wisconsin's population.

Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're rare. Nurse manager roles are fundamentally on-site positions requiring daily presence on the unit, so fully remote openings are the exception rather than the rule. About 10% of nurse manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to involve utilization review, care coordination, or telehealth program oversight rather than direct unit management.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse or assistant nurse manager role first, which Wisconsin health systems like Froedtert Health and UW Health commonly use as a structured step toward management. Completing a BSN while working bedside strengthens your application, and seeking out nurse residency or leadership development programs at larger Wisconsin systems gives you documented supervisory exposure that hiring managers look for.

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

You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, specialty practices, and long-term care facilities. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly from the listings below.

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