Children's Wisconsin

Specialty Hospital

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Specialty Hospital
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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.

The city

Living in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.

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Metro price level · Milwaukee area: 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

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Who they are

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.

Specialty Hospital · Milwaukee
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More about Children's Wisconsin

The system provides a broad range of services including primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, and child advocacy. For nursing professionals, Children's Wisconsin offers a pediatric-focused career environment centered on family-centered care. The organization emphasizes professional growth and development, providing staff with tools and resources to advance their careers. The culture is built around core values that guide daily work, and leadership is described as caring and engaged from early career stages. The organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel every year since 2010 and is a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner.

Children's Wisconsin believes that kids deserve the best and strives to provide the safest care and the best experience for children and families. Their five core values are purpose, collaboration, integrity, health, and innovation. These values are described as not just words but a way of life, with staff embodying them in their daily work to create a culture of excellence.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

The organization has been externally recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel every year since 2010 and has received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.

The good

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel every year since 2010
Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner, indicating strong employee engagement
Comprehensive total rewards program with competitive salary and benefits
Investment in professional growth and development with tools and resources for staff
Supportive environment where leaders are described as caring about employees from early career stages
Mission-driven work focused solely on children's health and well-being

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Aug 16, 2026
Website: childrenswi.org ↗

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