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Registered Nurse - Weekend

Eligibility
RNPsychiatricBehavioral Health
Shift
Nights
Hours a week
24 hrs a week
Unit
Psych

Posted Jul 13

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights · 2 a week · 24 hours
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Pays above most WI staff roles

WI staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $49/hr, across 381 postings.

Shift differential
+$10/hr

About this role

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI), located near Oshkosh Wisconsin, is recruiting to fill a part-time Weekend Registered Nurse position. WMHI is a part of the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. This position is 60% FTE and will work two 12-hour shifts. Work hours are 6:30 pm – 7:00 am every Saturday and Sunday. Candidates must be able to work up to

  • 16 hour shifts each day based on staffing needs. As a Weekend Registered Nurse you will be responsible for using the nursing process to implement nursing interventions in basic and complex patient situations at WMHI. Duties include completing daily nursing assessments, responding to medical emergencies, administering medications and working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of medical care. Overseeing and providing guidance to other nursing staff, assuring patient health and safety needs are met.

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Requirements

  • Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
  • Education or experience providing nursing care to patients according to general nursing theory, processes and standards
  • Background check required
  • TB test required prior to start date
  • US work authorization required
  • Experience using the nursing process to identify patient needs for nursing care (well-qualified)
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  • Experience assessing the physical and mental health of a patient (well-qualified)

Benefits

  • Vacation and sick time (prorated based on hours worked)
  • Health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans
  • Premium pension plan with 7.2% employer match
  • Tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan
  • Flexible spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking, and High Deductible Health Savings
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
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  • Free and confidential employee assistance program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer

Place

City
Winnebago, Wisconsin
State price level
6% below the national average

Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.

Winnebago sits in rural Wisconsin, where open farmland and quiet roads define daily life. Nurses relocating here can expect a slow pace, strong community ties, and straightforward access to outdoor recreation. A fitting option for RNs who prefer small-town calm within reach of regional healthcare centers.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

How this role fits you

About the employer

State of Wisconsin - Health Services
Specialty Hospital

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is a psychiatric hospital located near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, operated by the State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS) under its Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). The facility provides mental health services to…

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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