From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 25, 2026Sources
The short version
Nurses reviewing state employment consistently point to predictable schedules and a state pension as the reasons they stay.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-25Source: glassdoor.comIf you are moving a household and want your days off to land where you expect them, reviewers describe work-life balance as one of the more dependable parts of the job.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-25Source: glassdoor.comReviewers describe coworkers as dedicated even when they are frustrated with the layers above them, which is worth knowing before your first job.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-09-25Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 2 of 3 roles
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Raises
- Staff note pay is lower than private sector alternatives and raises do not match cost of living increases.
Sources
As of 2026-09-25Source: glassdoor.com- Work-Life Balance and Benefits
- Employees praise predictable schedules, good work-life balance, robust retirement benefits, and a state pension system.
Sources
As of 2026-09-25Source: glassdoor.com- Management and Organization
- Reviewers express frustration with disorganized management and bureaucratic red tape despite dedicated coworkers.
Sources
As of 2026-09-25Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff say pay runs below private-sector alternatives and that raises have not kept pace with cost of living.
Sources
As of 2026-09-25Source: 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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles, 1 is day shifts, 1 is evening shifts and 1 is rotating shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of Wisconsin, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from State of Wisconsin
Registered Nurse (RN)
$54–$60/hr
- RN
- 9:30am-10pm; Rotating shifts; EOW; Holiday schedule 6am-6:30pm
- Local contract
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/State-of-Wisconsin-Reviews-E213150.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-25
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