Mile Bluff Medical Center
Community hospital in Mauston, WI
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 20, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would work at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin — an independent not-for-profit rural community hospital that says it decides locally rather than through a large outside health system. The work covers pediatric through geriatric patients.
Employer research, Aug 20, 2026
You work three 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:30pm on MED/SURG/eICU, 72 hours a pay period, with every third weekend.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comThe MED/SURG/eICU RN posting lists up to $7,500 sign-on, a weekend shift differential, and night differentials described as based on nursing experience.
For experienced nursesSources
You would work at an independent not-for-profit in Mauston that says it decides locally rather than through a large outside health system.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Charting system
Meditech
Mile Bluff Medical Center · employer research
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- Scheduling
RN MED/SURG/eICU: 72 hrs/pay period, three 12-hr shifts 7:00am–7:30pm; every 3rd weekend; holidays via PTO.
Mile Bluff Medical Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Up to $7,500 sign-on for RN MED/SURG/eICU. Weekend and night shift differentials advertised. Holidays via PTO. Employee discounts mentioned by a CNA.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Registered Nurse Glassdoor submitted range $74K–$93K/yr (4 salaries)
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Glassdoor submitted range $39K–$50K/yr (3 salaries)
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
Third-party estimated RN MED/SURG/eICU pay $72,000–$84,000/yr (not employer-stated)
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
Weekend shift differential available for RN MED/SURG/eICU
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
Night shift differentials advertised for nursing roles
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus for Registered Nurse MED/SURG/eICU
As of 2026
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The units
MED/SURG/eICU
Employer RN posting: full-time 72 hours/pay period, three 12-hour shifts 7:00am–7:30pm, every 3rd weekend.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comCNA (unit unspecified)
Current CNA with 3+ years in Mauston cites 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- pay ceiling
- A former Mauston secretary said the 'Pay scale maxed out very low.'
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As of 2024-05-09Source: glassdoor.com- community culture
- Same reviewer cited a community feel and staff who feel appreciated.
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As of 2024-05-09Source: glassdoor.com- independent hospital and care quality
- A 2022 employee praised independence, an innovative new CEO, quality care, and community focus.
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As of 2022-02-22Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- holiday and extra pay practices
- A current CNA said floating holidays replace holiday pay, crisis pay is weak, and there is no callback pay.
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As of 2025-02-22Source: glassdoor.com- management and meetings
- Same CNA said managers manage rather than lead and staff meetings feel very negative.
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As of 2025-02-22Source: glassdoor.com- shifts and on-site perks
- The CNA liked 12-hour shifts, discounts, rotating weekends, and acceptable cafeteria food.
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As of 2025-02-22Source: glassdoor.com- IT support
- Reviewer reported no after-hours IT support alongside Meditech use.
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As of 2025-02-22Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A former Mauston secretary said the pay scale maxed out very low.
Sources
As of 2024-05-09Source: glassdoor.com
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 Mauston, WI
In Mauston, shifts at Hess Memorial Hospital come with five-minute commutes and zero traffic. Settle into established Cape Cods or wooded bluff parcels, then spend off-duty hours fishing the Lemonweir River at Riverside Park or boating Castle Rock Lake. Evenings center on pints at Gravity Box Brewing Company, delivering a grounded Central Wisconsin routine.
Browse roles in Mauston- State price level · Wisconsin
- 6% below the national average
- State index 94.1 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Mile Bluff Medical Center hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Mile Bluff Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Mile Bluff Medical Center
- New grads welcomed
- LPN
- Monday - Friday, scheduled between 7:00am-4:30pm
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Mile Bluff Medical Center sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- facebook.com/MileBluff/posts/-are-you-looking-for-a-new-career-mile-bluff-medical-center-in-mauston-is-seekin/4172956386051309
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Mile-Bluff-Medical-Center-E770702-RVW95255885.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2025-02-22
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Mile-Bluff-Medical-Center-Salaries-E770702.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Mile-Bluff-Medical-Center-E770702-RVW87118939.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-05-09
- milebluff.com/about-us/locations/mile-bluff-medical-center
Employer website
- talents.vaia.com/companies/mile-bluff-medical-center/registered-nurse-rn-med-surg-eicu-9651801
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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