Nurse Clinician

We have a great opportunity available to make a difference for Wisconsin's residents. We are looking for talented individuals to fill out Registered Nursing (RN) positions!. Come join Southern Wisconsin Cente r (SWC) for the Intellectually Disabled.

Starting pay is $43.72 and $50.61 per hour, plus earn a $3,000 sign-on bonus and night/weekend differentials.

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.Leave time is pro-rated for part-time employees based on 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.
• 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!
• Conveniently located near Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha

Shifts available below are 90% FTE (72 hours every 2 weeks) and will work:

• 12-hour PM/NOC shift and every other weekend.
• Selected candidate must be available to work AMs, 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 reannoucement. If you interviewed within the last 60 days, no need to re-apply.

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.

The classification for this position is Nurse Clinician
2. Starting salary is between $43.72 and $50.61 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 $ 43.72
3 $ 45.97
5 $ 47.12
7 $ 48.28
9 $ 49.45
11 $ 50.61

• $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.
• A$3,000sign-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.

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 bySWC 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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Licensure or eligibility
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