Position Summary: The Certified Peer Specialist is a person who has lived the experience of mental health, substance use or co-occurring needs, is in recovery, has had formal training in the peer specialist model of supp…
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Registered Nurse jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Registered nurses assess patients, administer medications, and coordinate care in hospitals, clinics, and home settings. They work with physicians and families to carry out treatment plans.
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$28–$57/hr
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$84k
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Educators experience a unique opportunity to employ their clinical nursing expertise in a new way outside patient care, while continuing... .... You will be responsible for training and educating Registered Nurses and Ph…
$120k - $135k
leaders, and support exceptional resident outcomes. This is a highly visible regional leadership opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives on influencing strategy, mentoring leaders, improving clinical…
Attend and participate in routine staffings with the Psychiatrist, nurses, supervisors, case managers, and other members of the CSP and... ...as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber and registration as a Registered Nurs…
Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Daily Impact in the Lives of Others Social Services Professional | Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Are you a change-maker at heart? Ready to use your passion for social justice, men…
Job Summary The Peers Empowering Peers program serves people with significant substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. The Peer Specialist works in collaboration with the individual’s assigned treatment provid…
$40 per hour
team members. Full-Time - Brookfield, WI Starting Pay: $40 / hr Summary: The primary function of the Clinic Registered Nurse is to provide direct patient care. Responsibilities include performing assessments, placing per…
Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Medical Surgical Registered Nurses to support the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center lo…
$218k - $280k
clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is…
located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee - Wisconsin - in the Acute Nursing Inpatient Division in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) delivers fundamental knowle…
skills and a proven ability to motivate, mentor, and influence others ~2 years of experience working in Leadership ~ Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in Wisconsin Benefits ~ Competitive Pay ~ Pa…
$80.77k - $134.63k
and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice and at least 2 years of exp…
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What registered nurses earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$36 | $59k–$74k |
| Mid level | $36–$45 | $74k–$93k |
| Senior | $43–$57 | $90k–$119k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Patient assessmentMedication administrationElectronic health records (EHR)IV therapyCare planningBLS/ACLS certificationPatient educationClear documentationCalm under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a time you caught a medication error before it reached a patient.
Walk through the situation factually: what you noticed, how you verified it, and who you escalated to. Emphasize the double-check habit, not blame.
How do you prioritize when several patients need you at once?
Describe a triage framework, such as airway and vital signs first, then time-sensitive medications. A concrete example from a busy shift lands better than theory.
Describe a difficult interaction with a patient's family and how you handled it.
Show that you listened first, acknowledged their fear, and set clear expectations. End with what the outcome was for the patient.
How do you handle a disagreement with a physician about a patient's care?
Employers want respectful advocacy. Describe stating your observation with data, asking questions, and using the chain of command when needed.
What do you do to prevent burnout on demanding units?
Be honest and specific: boundaries around shifts, debriefing with colleagues, or supervision. Self-awareness reads as maturity, not weakness.
How do you keep documentation accurate at the end of a long shift?
Mention charting in real time where possible and reviewing before handoff. Tie it to patient safety and legal accuracy rather than habit.
Why did you choose this specialty or unit?
Connect a real clinical experience to the unit's patient population. Interviewers are checking fit and staying power, not passion statements.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For registered nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your RN license state, number status, and compact-state eligibility near the top, along with BLS, ACLS, or PALS certifications.
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Name the unit types and patient ratios you have worked, such as med-surg with 1:5 or ICU with 1:2, so recruiters can place you quickly.
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Quantify clinical scope: beds on the unit, EHR systems used (Epic, Cerner), and any charge nurse or preceptor shifts.
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Include specialty certifications like CCRN or CMSRN and the year earned; they often filter first-round screening.
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If you are a recent graduate, lead with clinical rotations, hours, and the settings where you trained.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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