Registered Nurse RN Jail
Wellpath
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Posted Jul 24, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
What the posting states
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Rotating weekends · Rotating holidays
About this role
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Requirements
- Education
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- 401k
- DailyPay
- Tuition Assistance
- Dependent Scholarships
About the employer
Wellpath is a healthcare organization specializing in providing medical, dental, and mental health services to underserved, vulnerable, and overlooked populations, primarily in correctional and detention settings. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Wellpath operates across multiple facilities, including juvenile detention centers and…
What reviewers appreciate
- Mission-driven organization with a people-first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities and ongoing training/development for licensed and unlicensed staff
- DailyPay option allowing employees to receive earnings as they work
What reviewers flag
- Work setting is within correctional/detention facilities, which may present unique challenges compared to traditional healthcare environments
- Complex regulatory compliance requirements across multiple standards (ACA, NCCHC, state and local regulations, accreditation bodies)
- Patient population consists of incarcerated or detained individuals, which can involve challenging clinical and behavioral scenarios
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
- 96.9
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,059/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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 shifts, weekly hours, and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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