State of Wisconsin - Health Services

Specialty Hospital · Winnebago, WI

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Specialty Hospital
Shifts hiring now: Days 1 · Evenings 1 · Nights 1

The city

Living in Winnebago, WI

Winnebago sits in rural Wisconsin, where open farmland and quiet roads define daily life. Nurses relocating here can expect a slow pace, strong community ties, and straightforward access to outdoor recreation. A fitting option for RNs who prefer small-town calm within reach of regional healthcare centers.

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State price level · Wisconsin: 6% below the national average; State index 94.1 (100 = national)

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Who they are

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is a psychiatric hospital located near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, operated by the State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS) under its Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS).

Specialty Hospital · Winnebago
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More about State of Wisconsin - Health Services

The facility provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults, functioning as a state-run psychiatric treatment center. WMHI employs registered nurses in both full-time and part-time capacities, including specialized weekend positions. Nursing staff use the nursing process to implement interventions in both basic and complex patient situations, with responsibilities ranging from daily nursing assessments and medication administration to responding to medical emergencies. The institute operates within a multidisciplinary team framework for the provision of medical care. Nursing roles include oversight and guidance of other nursing staff, indicating a tiered staffing structure. As a state government employer, WMHI sits within the administrative hierarchy of Wisconsin's DHS, which oversees multiple care and treatment facilities. The described weekend RN position is 60% FTE, working two 12-hour night shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 pm – 7:00 am), with the expectation that nurses may work up to 16-hour shifts based on staffing needs.

The stated mission centers on providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. As part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services, the organization operates within the state's public health and human services framework.

Working here

Culture and working life

multidisciplinarypsychiatric carestate governmentteam-basedpublic servicemental health treatment

What to consider

The good

Multidisciplinary team environment for collaborative patient care
Psychiatric specialty nursing across child, adolescent, and adult populations
Opportunity to oversee and provide guidance to other nursing staff
Part of established state government organizational structure (DHS/DCTS)
Consistent, defined weekend schedule with predictable hours

The hard parts

Weekend night shift schedule (6:30 pm – 7:00 am Saturday and Sunday)
Potential for extended shifts up to 16 hours based on staffing needs
Part-time position at 60% FTE may limit income potential
Staffing variability requiring flexibility beyond standard shift length

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Quick facts

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Roles last seen active: Sep 10, 2026

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