Registered Nurse (Inpatient - Full Time - 2nd Shift)

Waukeshacounty

2 months ago

Waukesha, Wisconsin$46.1/hrFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Waukesha County's Department of Health and Human Services seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for the Mental Health Center inpatient treatment services on second shift (3pm-11:30pm).

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized nursing care to mental health patients.
Collaborate with community agencies and hospital partners.
Deliver compassionate care to support recovery.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized registered nursing program.
Current Wisconsin RN license or temporary permit with license attainment within 6 months.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $34.95 - $46.10 per hour.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payments.
Optional 457 retirement savings plan.
Employee wellness program with on-site clinic.
Professional development opportunities.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, second shift (3pm-11:30pm).
No weekends.
Night shifts required.

This position offers a secure job with meaningful impact, a supportive environment, and excellent benefits in Waukesha, WI.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (Inpatient - Full Time - 2nd Shift) at Waukeshacounty a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Waukeshacounty is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $46 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, 10 Holidays, 3 Floating Holidays, Accrued Sick Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.