Registered Nurse
Ascension
Appleton, Wisconsin 54915
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Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
At a glance: what the posting states
- Shift
- Nights
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Full-time nights, three 12-hour shifts per week 1845-0715, weekend and holiday rotation.
- Hiring employer
- Ascension
Worth asking
- What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
- What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
About this role
Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing
- Current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.
- ICU experience preferred
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan including employer match
- 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
Benefits: Ascension's own materials do not detail nurse-specific benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, or paid time off.
Living in Appleton, WI
Appleton sits along the Fox River in east-central Wisconsin, offering a relaxed Midwestern pace with a walkable downtown and a strong sense of community. Lawrence University adds cultural energy, while nearby trails and parks make outdoor access easy. It's a practical, welcoming place for nurses seeking stability outside a major metro.
- Metro price level · Appleton area
- 92.4
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,030/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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