Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin
Nursing jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where major health systems like Advocate Aurora Health, UW Health, and Froedtert Health maintain large clinical workforces. Demand is strongest in critical care, surgical services, and behavioral health nursing, with openings at every level from new graduate to nurse manager. Wisconsin's health systems consistently rank among the more active hiring markets in the upper Midwest. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced patient care environment where every shift has a meaningful impact on the health, comfort, and recovery of those you serve. Your compassion, attention to detail, and ability to work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals will help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. If you enjoy building connections with patients, supporting a collaborative care team, and making a difference every day, this role is perfect for you.
Department: Behavioral Health Unit
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week; rotating shifts include 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
Rotating Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced patient care environment where every shift has a meaningful impact on the health, comfort, and recovery of those you serve. Your compassion, attention to detail, and ability to work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals will help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. If you enjoy building connections with patients, supporting a collaborative care team, and making a difference every day, this role is perfect for you.
Department: Behavioral Health Unit
Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week; rotating shifts include 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
Job Summary:
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
- Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
- Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
- Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
- Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
- Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
- Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
- Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
- Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
- Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
Rotating Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
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Nursing Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health20
- Mercyhealth10
- Moments Hospice7
- UW Health6
- SSM Health5
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin RN or LPN license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for critical care or emergency positions
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant inpatient or outpatient setting
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams
Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing in Wisconsin?
You become a registered nurse in Wisconsin by completing an accredited ADN or BSN program, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam and applying for licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. LPN candidates complete a practical nursing program and pass the NCLEX-PN. Wisconsin participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice in Wisconsin without obtaining a separate state license.
How much do nursings make in Wisconsin?
Nursings in Wisconsin earn a median of about $45,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,900 for the lowest 10% to over $50,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nursings in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin nursing roles are posted by Advocate Aurora Health, Mercyhealth, and Moments Hospice and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Large integrated health systems dominate hiring across Wisconsin, with particularly deep demand in the Milwaukee metro and the Madison academic medical center corridor.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most nursing jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Janesville have the most nursing openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of large hospital systems and specialty care centers, Madison draws volume from UW Health and its affiliated academic medical programs, and Green Bay and Appleton contribute consistently through regional health networks serving the Fox Valley corridor.
Are there remote nursing jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Nursing is a hands-on clinical role, so the large majority of positions require an on-site presence. About 22% of nursing openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in utilization review, care management, telephonic triage, or case coordination rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a nursing in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new graduate residency program offered by Wisconsin's larger health systems. Advocate Aurora Health, UW Health, and Froedtert Health all run structured new-grad residencies that provide clinical orientation and mentorship for nurses entering their first role. Applying to med-surg, telemetry, or long-term care units tends to be more accessible than specialty floors for candidates without prior nursing experience, and having your Wisconsin DSPS license in hand before applying gives you a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to nursing jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to nursing jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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