Employer
Ascension
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Posted Aug 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026
What the listing says
- Shift
- Nights
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- RN
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Retirement plan
- Parental leave
About the employer
Ascension is one of the nation's leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The organization has a national presence with hospitals…
What reviewers appreciate
- National presence with multiple hospitals and care sites across the country, offering potential for career mobility
- Mission-driven organization with a clear commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations
- Inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates diverse talents and perspectives
What reviewers flag
- Specific nurse feedback from review sites was not available in the provided research, limiting ability to identify documented challenges
- Large Catholic health system may involve faith-based care policies that could influence clinical practice expectations
- No specific information on nurse-to-patient ratios, compensation, or benefits was available from provided sources
Living in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.
- Metro price level · Milwaukee area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,059/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $54,234/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?