Children's Wisconsin
Specialty hospital in Milwaukee, WI
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 on 1 role
- Hiring days and nights
From 5 postings and the employer’s siteSources
The short version
Children's Wisconsin is the region's only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. With two hospitals located in Milwaukee and Neenah, Wisconsin, the organization is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Milwaukee
Nursing here
Benefits
Children's Wisconsin offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes a competitive salary, a benefits package, and other perks. The organization invests in its people by providing tools and resources to support professional growth and development.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Milwaukee, WI
Between Lake Michigan breezes and the Historic Third Ward’s Cream City brick, Milwaukee pairs major clinical networks with easy freshwater living. Your paycheck stretches comfortably—with living costs about 3% below the national average—leaving room to swap long shifts for lakeside park trails, neighborhood beer gardens, and an authentic, unpretentious Midwestern urban rhythm.
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- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,059/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $54,234/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Children's Wisconsin hire new grads?
4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 5 roles, up to $2,500.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Access center (1), ENT (1) and PICU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Children's Wisconsin, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Children's Wisconsin
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Nights - 12 hr shifts
- ADN accepted
- RN
- 8-hour days
Sources
- childrenswi.org/careers
Employer website
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