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Hiring nurses in Elkhorn, WI

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From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 26, 2026Sources

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The short version

  1. LPN and RN part-time and pool work starts around $27 an hour, with $2 added for off shifts and $2 more for weekends.

    For experienced nurses
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  2. LPN and RN listings carry a $10 an hour crisis premium, so short-notice coverage is paid rather than just asked for.

    For travel nurses
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  3. Both part-time and pool schedules are posted for LPN and RN roles, which helps if you are settling in and want to start at less than full hours.

    If you are moving here
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Nursing here

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

LPN & RN - Part-Time and Pool base hourly range

As of 2026-09

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Hourly pay

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time & Part-Time hourly range starting rate

As of 2026-09

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Shift pay

$2.00

Shift differential for LPN & RN and CNA listings

As of 2026-09

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Shift pay

$2.00

Weekend premium for LPN & RN and CNA listings

As of 2026-09

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Shift pay

$10.00

Crisis premium for LPN & RN listings

As of 2026-09

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Staff dedication and facility cleanliness
Reviewers note colleagues maintain high care standards and praise the facility for being clean and well-kept.
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As of 2016-06-22Source: glassdoor.com
Mandatory overtime and staffing balance
Staff report persistent nursing shortages leading to mandated extra shifts while office administrative staff numbers increased.
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As of 2016-06-22Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

  • Staff have reported nursing shortages that led to mandated extra shifts even as office administrative headcount grew.

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    As of 2016-06-22Source: 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?

Living in Elkhorn, WI

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Elkhorn is a small-town community in southeastern Wisconsin's Walworth County, known for its historic downtown and the annual Christmas Card City tradition. Close to Lake Geneva and about an hour from Milwaukee, it offers a quiet, rural-suburban pace for nurses seeking a slower lifestyle near outdoor recreation.

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State price level · Wisconsin
6% below the national average
State index 94.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,034/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$77,649/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Walworth County hire new grads?

The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

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Roles from Walworth County

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Walworth County

Elkhorn, WI

  • RN
  • Sunday - Thursday
  • ADN accepted

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