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Guardian HealthStaff

Oshkosh, WI

$55.78/hr

About $116k–$119k/yr

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Posted Apr 2, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $116k–$119k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights
EHR & union
EHR: Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks

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*Job Overview* We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive healthcare services within a correctional facility's long-term care (LTC) unit. \* 40 hours/wk( Nights) \* AM/PM also available \* Corrections ( LTC/Clinic) \* Paid weekly *Responsibilities* * Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation. * Administer medications and injections accurately while adhering to aseptic techniques and HIPAA regulations. * Manage complex clinical procedures such as IV infusions, catheterizations, suturing, tube feeding, ventilator management, and ostomy care. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital medicine, emergency medicine, geriatrics, behavioral health, palliative medicine, and occupational health. * Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health records systems like EMR/EHR systems ensuring compliance with medical documentation standards. * Educate patients and their families on health management strategies including nutrition counseling and discharge planning. * Ensure infection control protocols are strictly followed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the correctional environment. *Qualifications* * Valid RN license with current state licensure. * Extensive clinical experience across multiple specialties including ICU, emergency room, hospital medicine, long-term care (LTC), assisted living facilities, hospice & palliative medicine, behavioral health, pediatrics (including neonatal intensive care), and post-acute care settings. * Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks preferred. * Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. * Experience administering injections and IV therapy; familiarity with ventilator management and sterile processing is advantageous. * Ability to handle complex cases involving trauma medicine or acute pain management; experience working with people with disabilities or developmental challenges is a plus. * Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law applicable to healthcare providers within correctional facilities is desirable. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining professionalism and compassion. * Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening prior to employment. This RN position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a correctional healthcare setting by providing expert nursing care tailored to diverse patient populations with complex medical needs. #CTY Pay: $55.78 - $57.25 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Skills for this role

Patient AssessmentsVital SignsPhysical ExaminationsMedication AdministrationInjectionsIV infusionsCatheterizationsSuturingTube FeedingVentilator ManagementOstomy CareInfection Control

Requirements

  • RN
  • Valid RN license with current state licensure

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

About the employer

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You’re weighing Guardian HealthStaff for work in Oshkosh, WI — a staffing agency that places nurses into correctional facility long-term care and clinic roles. The RN schedule on record is nights at 40 hours a week, with AM and PM…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • RN posting at $55.78/hour
  • Weekly pay
  • 40-hour night weeks with AM/PM options also available

What reviewers flag

  • Culture is the lowest-rated review dimension
  • Only about half of reviewers report being satisfied with pay
  • Corrections placements require full background check and drug screen
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Living in Oshkosh, WI

Oshkosh sits on the western shore of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. Each summer it hosts EAA AirVenture, the world's largest fly-in gathering. Year-round, this midsize college town offers a relaxed Fox Valley pace for nurses seeking a quieter Wisconsin lifestyle.

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Metro price level · Oshkosh area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$935/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$62,188/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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