Illuminus
Nursing home in Milwaukee, WI
- $40k–$110k/yr posted pay across 11 roles
- Hiring nights and days
From 16 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 25, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be an RN on the skilled nursing side of The Marquardt, Illuminus’s 52-acre campus in Watertown, Wisconsin—assisted living, memory care, Garden Homes, and apartments share the grounds.
Employer research, Jul 25, 2026
At The Marquardt in Watertown, RN base pay is posted at $35.50–$45.00/hr by experience, with PM and NOC differentials on top.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-25Illuminus names nursing career growth and continued education as a priority and runs Change of Condition skills-fair sessions through the Illuminus Institute.
For new gradsSources
A floor nurse testimonial describes 26 years in long-term care with Illuminus, so long stays on the unit are part of the picture here.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 12 of 16 roles
Nursing here
- Career development
Clinical education via Illuminus Institute; Change of Condition Skills Fair sessions for staff.
Illuminus · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: instagram.com- Tuition support
Employer states investing in nursing staff career growth and continued education is a priority; Illuminus Institute runs skills fairs.
Illuminus · employer research
Sources
- Scheduling
FT or PT (0.6 FTE+); AM, PM, NOC available; PM shift 2:00 PM-10:30 PM at The Marquardt
Illuminus · employer research
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As of 2026- Nursing leadership
Melissa Tews · Clinical Nurse Consultant
Illuminus
Sources
Benefits
401(k) with company match; medical options with little to no employee cost after premiums; FSA, dental, vision, life, disability; PTO; sign-on bonus eligibility; PM/NOC differentials.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN at The Marquardt (Watertown) skilled nursing $35.50-$45.00/hr based on experience; AM/PM/NOC
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN Illuminus Mukwonago $39.00-$44.75/hr employer-provided
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Shift differential for PM and NOC shifts at The Marquardt RN roles
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $4K sign-on bonus for RN (Mukwonago posting); Watertown Marquardt postings state eligible for sign-on bonus
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- RehabNights 5 · Days 3$40k–$100k/yr12 open
- Assisted livingDays 11 open
- Geriatric1 open
- GeriatricsNights 11 open
- HospiceDays 11 open
Skilled Nursing
RN works in skilled nursing home at The Marquardt; campus also has assisted living, memory care, independent living.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedLong-term care
Long-tenured floor nurse describes working on long-term care at Illuminus.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comHome Care and Hospice
Glassdoor LPN review references Marquardt Village Home Care and Hospice.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- overall ratings low
- Company rated about 2.4 with 0% would recommend across roughly a dozen reviews; work-life and senior management scored lowest.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.ie- pay vs staffing
- A nurse review praised management and pay while noting staffing issues remain.
Sources
As of 2026-07-15Source: glassdoor.ie- long tenure
- Floor nurse testimonial cites 26 years with Illuminus in long-term care.
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As of 2026Source: facebook.com
More review themes
- LPN experience
- Single LPN review at Marquardt Village scored 3.0 from a La Crosse current employee in 2021.
Sources
As of 2021-10-24Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Across roughly a dozen Glassdoor reviews the company sits around 2.4 stars with 0% willing to recommend, and work-life and senior management score lowest; even a nurse who liked pay and management still flagged staffing issues.
Sources
As of 2026 · 2026-07-15Source: glassdoor.ie
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Does Illuminus hire new grads?
4 of 16 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 14 roles with a stated shift, 6 are night shifts, 5 are day shifts, 2 are rotating shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (12), assisted living (1), geriatric (1), geriatrics (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Illuminus, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Illuminus
- RN
- AM, PM or Night shifts available
- Per diem
- RN
- AM, PM or Night shifts available
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40–$45/hr
- RN
- This position may include 8-hour shifts, including a weekend rotation.
- Per diem
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$30–$33/hr
- LPN
- 8-hour rotating
- Tuition reimbursement
Patient Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) -Hospice
$88,000–$105,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Nurse Supervisor- Assisted Living
$92,000–$110,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Nurse Supervisor- Assisted Living
$95,000–$100,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/liveilluminus/posts/investing-in-our-incredible-illuminus-nursing-staffs-career-growth-and-continued/374092598725067
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/liveilluminus/videos/mms-2325-illuminus-tesimonial_melissa_finalmp4/761434632645970
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- facebook.com/liveilluminus/videos/celebrating-nurses-week-clinical-nurse-consultant-melissa-tews/2468677303545649
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Illuminus-Reviews-E852263.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2021-10-24
- glassdoor.ie/Reviews/Illuminus-Reviews-E852263.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- illuminus.us/communities/the-marquardt
Employer website
- instagram.com/reel/DalocZ9Epcl
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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