Registered Nurse - Weekend

Introduction

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. The tentative start date is August 24, 2026.

Candidates must be able to work the first seven weeks of training during weekday hours primarily on AM (6:30 am - 3:00 pm full-time) with some PM and NOC shifts for clinicals. Upon completion of training, the employee will transfer to the weekend shift schedule.

Applicants must be able to work the first seven weeks of training Monday through Friday, primarily on AM (6:30 am - 3:00 pm) with some PM (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm) shifts. Upon completion of training, e mployees will transfer to their weekend shift schedule .

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

• Vacation and sick time will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

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, but are not limited to:

• 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 (e.g. Certified Nursing Assistants, etc.), assuring patient health and safety needs are met.

Salary Information

Starting salary* is between $53.72 and $60.61 per hour, which includes a $10.00/hour weekend only add-on for all hours worked and based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below.

Years of Licensure * Pay Rate
0 $53.72
3 $55.97
5 $57.12
7 $58.28
9 $59.45
11 $60.61

• *Pay includes a $10.00/hour add-on applied to all hours worked between 600am Friday and 11:30pm Monday.
• $1.40/hour differential for 1 st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
• $3.90 per hour differential for permanent 2 nd or 3 rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am (will show up as $1.40 per hour plus $2.50 per hour on paychecks).
• 12-month probationary period is required. The position is in the classification, Nurse Clinician 2 - Weekend and pay schedule and range is 11/02.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin (WI). Eligible includes being currently registered as a professional nurse in another state and eligible to obtain licensure in WI (must be licensed in WI upon hire) OR graduate nurses within three months of graduation (must have Nursing Temporary Permit License upon hire).
• Education or experience providing nursing care to patients according to general nursing theory, processes and standards.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience using the nursing process to identify patient needs for nursing care.
• Experience assessing the physical and mental health of a patient.

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How To Apply

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.