Registered Nurse - Southern Wisconsin Center

Introduction We have a great opportunity available to make a difference for Wisconsin's residents. We are looking for a talented individual to fill our Registered Nursing (RN) position! Come join Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) for the Intellectually Disabled. Starting pay is $42.86 and $49.61 per hour, plus earn a $3,000 sign-on bonus and night/weekend differentials. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package , including: 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time ; limitations may apply for leave time usage 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 with lifetime retirement payment. 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! 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. Shifts available below are 90% FTE (72 hours every 2 weeks) and will work: 12-hour PM/NOC shift and every other weekend. 12-hour AM/PM shift and every other weekend. Selected candidate must be available to work AM, PMs, NOCs, and additional weekends based on the needs of the facility. This job announcement may be used to fill both full time and part time vacancies on all shifts in the future. SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove . SWC brings together a rich history and state-of-the-art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Our workers love what they do. But don't take our word for it. Hear from our employees . This is a re-announcement. If you interviewed within the last 60 days, no need to re-apply. Position Summary As an RN, you will perform direct patient care for developmentally disabled residents. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, administering and evaluating individual care for residents. Salary Information The classification for this position is Nurse Clinician 2. Starting salary is between $42.86 and $49.61 per hour based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below. Years of Licensure Pay Rate 0 $42.86 3 $45.06 5 $46.19 7 $47.33 9 $48.48 11 $49.61 $1.40/hour differential for 1 st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am. $3.90/hour differential for 2 nd or 3 rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am. $0.80/hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts. A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with SWC in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1500 upon hire and $1500 after completing probation. A 12-month probationary period is required. The 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 SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date. This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing. Applicants will be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements. 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: Licensure or eligibilityfor licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Must be licensed in Wisconsin by time of appointment. Knowledge of current general nursing theory, nursing process and nursing standards. Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional overtime or extra hours. Eligibility is defined as your license application/exam is in process with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or you currently hold a license in another state and are eligible to obtain a license in the State of Wisconsin. Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following: Experience applying nursing techniques to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled patient population at SWC. Experience participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team (e.g. CNAs, LPNs, other RNs, etc.). Experience providing effective direction and overseeing the work of other members of the nursing team. Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written methods. For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here . How To Apply Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Sign in to your account or click "Register Now" to create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Helpful Information: Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions. Please monitor your email for communications related to this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at . For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@ . 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 needs of the facility have been met. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Created: 2026-03-04