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$9.00/hr · p10p90 · $115/hr
this role: $38.20/hrmedian $38.20/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 266 posted nursing roles in Milwaukee, Wisconsin rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Milwaukee, Wisconsin median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safe and therapeutic outcomes. They will lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and deliver high-quality experiences across the behavioral health continuum.
Department
34903
Aurora
Psychiatric
Hospital -
Behavioral
Health:
IU
Adult 3
Status:
Part time
Benefits
Eligible:
No
Hours
Per
Week: 0
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Zero-assigned PM/nighs PM primary needs (will be the primary ask)
NOC secondary needs
Pay
Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Adult Inpatient Unit APH Wauwatosa, WI United States Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Where
You
Will
Work: Come join our team at Aurora
Psychiatric
Hospital in the
Adult
Inpatient unit
We’re
Looking
For: Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the
American
Heart
Association
What
You’ll Do: As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is also required.
professional certificate
Patient Care
Crisis Intervention
Patient Safety
Basic Life Support
Clinical Decision Making
Behavioral Health
Nursing Process
Inpatient Care
Evidence-based Practice
Therapeutic Communication
Verbal De-escalation
Registered Nursing
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employer Match
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$38 - $57/hr
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
About
This
Location: At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital you can count on the most comprehensive continuum of behavioral health care in the state. Located on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, our facility offers an ideal healing setting for children, adolescents and adults experiencing mental health or substance concerns. From our landscaped garden areas to our use of pet therapy dogs, we create a patient-focused, healing treatment experience that fosters recovery. You can rest assured that our team’s expertise and compassion will help you or your loved one begin the journey to recovery in a caring, confidential and comfortable environment. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.
Ready to
Take the
Next
Step: Apply Now!
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
In Wisconsin, Registered Nurse openings are typically steady across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, with psychiatric and pediatric experience often strengthening applications. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for current licensure, BLS certification, and relevant bedside experience, while the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and tailor your resume to highlight psychiatric or pediatric care experience.
