Hands-on Care: Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, and patient transfers. Clinical Support: Help with physician-ordered procedures under RN supervision. Be the Eyes & Ears: Monitor patient conditions and report vital changes to the nursing team. Safety First: Maintain a clean, safe environment and respond to emergencies.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Nurse Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
Additional Preferences
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. High school diploma or GED preferred.
Neighborhoods+Downtown Racine provides walkable lakefront living with converted lofts, cafes, and immediate marina access, appealing to young professionals. West Racine features quiet, tree-lined residential streets with classic mid-century homes and neighborhood parks, while North Bay and Wind Point offer upscale, tranquil enclaves along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Many healthcare professionals also establish roots in nearby suburban municipalities such as Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Caledonia, or Union Grove for newer housing developments and larger lot sizes.
Downtown Racine provides walkable lakefront living with converted lofts, cafes, and immediate marina access, appealing to young professionals. West Racine features quiet, tree-lined residential streets with classic mid-century homes and neighborhood parks, while North Bay and Wind Point offer upscale, tranquil enclaves along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Many healthcare professionals also establish roots in nearby suburban municipalities such as Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Caledonia, or Union Grove for newer housing developments and larger lot sizes.
Getting around+Daily travel times throughout Racine and surrounding Racine County are notably brief, averaging under twenty minutes. Commuters rely primarily on Wisconsin State Highways 20, 31, 38, and 11 to move between residential neighborhoods and medical centers, while nearby Interstate 94 provides direct access north toward Milwaukee and south toward Chicago. Parking at local clinics and healthcare facilities is standard surface parking with minimal congestion compared to major metropolitan centers.
Daily travel times throughout Racine and surrounding Racine County are notably brief, averaging under twenty minutes. Commuters rely primarily on Wisconsin State Highways 20, 31, 38, and 11 to move between residential neighborhoods and medical centers, while nearby Interstate 94 provides direct access north toward Milwaukee and south toward Chicago.
Parking at local clinics and healthcare facilities is standard surface parking with minimal congestion compared to major metropolitan centers.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is highlighted by the 50-acre North Beach along Lake Michigan, which offers groomed sands, swimming, beach volleyball, and the Beachside Oasis and Kids Cove areas. The Root River winds through the city, providing popular canoeing, kayaking, and seasonal salmon and trout fishing near Horlick Dam, Island Park, and Lincoln Park. Additional scenic outdoor spots include River Bend Nature Center, the grounds of the historic Wind Point Lighthouse, and western county paddling along the Fox River Water Trail.
Outdoor recreation is highlighted by the 50-acre North Beach along Lake Michigan, which offers groomed sands, swimming, beach volleyball, and the Beachside Oasis and Kids Cove areas. The Root River winds through the city, providing popular canoeing, kayaking, and seasonal salmon and trout fishing near Horlick Dam, Island Park, and Lincoln Park.
Additional scenic outdoor spots include River Bend Nature Center, the grounds of the historic Wind Point Lighthouse, and western county paddling along the Fox River Water Trail.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Racine
Positioned along the western shore of Lake Michigan roughly twenty-five miles south of Milwaukee and sixty miles north of Chicago, Racine offers relocating nurses an accessible, lakefront lifestyle without large-city congestion. Hospital shifts are supported by easy, low-stress commutes averaging under twenty minutes via State Highways 20, 31, and 38, with Interstate 94 connecting the area quickly to regional medical corridors. During downtime, daily life revolves around the water: you can kayak or fish the Root River, explore the grounds of Wind Point Lighthouse, or spend summer afternoons on the 50-acre sands of North Beach. Downtown Racine features a walkable mix of independent dining, the Racine Art Museum, and community gatherings like First Fridays, alongside the city's famed Danish kringle bakeries. Practical tradeoffs exist, particularly regarding public school performance in the urban core, which leads many clinical staff with families to look at neighboring enclaves like Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, or Union Grove. For healthcare workers prioritizing easy transit, coastal recreation, and midwestern architectural heritage, Racine serves as an authentic Great Lakes home base.
