Registered Nurse

Wisconsin Resource Center, Department of Health Services; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 103,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health plan options

Pension with match

Retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Well Wisconsin Wellness

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Wisconsin Resource Center (DHS) is seeking full-time registered nurses to care for adults with complex psychiatric conditions in a secure correctional setting. The RN will provide routine and complex patient care, using the nursing process and working with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment learning plans.

Shifts include rotating AM/PM, PM, and night options. Eligibility for Wisconsin licensure is required or anticipated at appointment. Background checks and I-9 eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensure in Wisconsin or eligibility by appointment.
• Experience using the nursing process to identify patient needs for care.
• Experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and promoting dignity for all.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to develop treatment learning plans.
• Assess learning needs of patients and staff.
• Provide direction and educational activities to staff.
• Identify personal learning needs and pursue opportunities to enhance knowledge.
• Promote quality care and safety through committees and quality improvement.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing process

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Staff education

Education

Wisconsin RN license/eligibility

Job description

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) is recruiting full‑time registered nurses (RN) to care for adults with complex psychiatric conditions in a secure correctional setting.

Position Summary

As an RN at WRC, you will provide routine and complex patient care within a secured treatment setting, utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment learning plans.

Shifts

• Rotating AM/PM: 6a.m.–2:30p.m. and 2:30–10:30p.m.
• PM: 2–10:30p.m.
• Night: 10p.m.–6a.m.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on treatment learning plan development regarding health care needs and nursing interventions.
• Assess learning needs of patients and staff.
• Provide direction and educational activities to other staff.
• Identify own learning needs and seek opportunities to enhance knowledge.
• Promote quality patient care and a safe work environment through participation in nursing and institutional committees and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensure in the State of Wisconsin or eligibility to obtain licensure by the time of appointment.
• Training or experience utilizing the nursing process to identify patient needs for nursing care.
• Well‑qualified candidates may also have:
  • Training or experience assessing the physical and mental health of a patient.
  • Training or experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team, maintaining dignity and respect for all individuals.

Benefits

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time (limitations may apply in the first six months).• Top‑rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after 2 months of state service.• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 and lifetime retirement payment.• Tax‑advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan.• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and high‑deductible health savings.• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.• Free and confidential employee assistance program for employees and immediate family dependents.• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer support.

Salary Information

Starting salary ranges from $42.86 to $49.61 per hour ($89,100 to $103,100 annually), based on years of licensure.• 0 years: $42.86; 3 years: $45.06; 5 years: $46.19; 7 years: $47.33; 9 years: $48.48; 11 years: $49.61.• Differential pay for shift hours: $1.40 per hour for first shift RNs (6p.m.–6a.m.); $3.90 per hour for permanent second or third shift RNs (6p.m.–6a.m.); $0.80 per hour weekend differential.• $3,000 sign‑on bonus for individuals with no prior state service in the last five years who remain in position after probation, split $1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after completing probation.• 12‑month probationary period.• Positions classified as nurse clinician 2 in pay schedule and range 11/02.

Job Details

All applicants will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether convictions may be related to the position.All appointees will need to receive a TB test within 30 days of the start date, administered by WRC or approved medical personnel.DHS does not sponsor work visas; candidates must verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I‑9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E‑Verify employer or a STEM‑OPT eligible employer.