Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) within the Department of Health Services (DHS) is recruiting to fill multiple Registered Nurse positions in Mauston, WI. 

SRSTC is a nationally recognized facility for the treatment of sex offenders committed under Wisconsin’s Statute 980. As a registered nurse, you will be utilizing the nursing process in the provision of routine and complex patient cares in both a clinic and skilled care unit setting. New nurses are provided one-to-one orientation to meet individual learning needs. An opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced nurses is also provided. Nurses at SRSTC are respected and valued for their knowledge, skill and contribution to the mission of SRSTC.

As a nurse at SRSTC, you will also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• Paid training and/or conferences relevant to nursing care at SRSTC.
• Opportunities to pursue nursing related certifications.
• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time. 
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.95% employer match in 2025. 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
• $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires with no prior state service in the last 5 years. Bonus will be split $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 after one year.  

As a Nurse at SRSTC, you will use the nursing process to implement nursing interventions in basic and complex patient situations in both a clinic environment and specialty care unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, completing daily nursing assessments, activating medically approved protocols, responding to medical and/or psychiatric emergencies, administering medications and working closely with physicians in the provision of medical and psychiatric care, planning and implementing medication teaching, promoting health, and prepare patients for medical procedures. 

Work hours will be on a rotating schedule of days. Currently available shift:

• 8-hour PM shifts 2:00pm-10:30pm, and every other weekend

Starting salary is between $41.61 and $48.16 /hour (approximately $86,500 and $100,100 annually), based on years of licensure. Additional increases are based on years of licensure in the chart below. 

Years of Licensure              Pay Rate
            0                                $41.61
            3                                $43.74
            5                                $44.84
            7                                $45.95
            9                                $47.06
            11                              $48.16

• $1.40 /hour differential for 1^st shift RNs that work hours between 6pm and 6am.
• $3.90 /hour differential for permanent 2^nd or 3^rd shift RNs for work hours between 6pm to 6am.
• A $3.00 /hour temporary add-on will be paid for hours worked Saturday and Sunday. 
• $0.80 /hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts. 
• $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to those with no prior state service in the last five years; who stay with the facility in the position until completing probation. Bonus will be split, $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 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 by SRSTC or medical personnel approved by the facility after their start date.

At a minimum, you’ll need the following:

• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. This includes graduate nurses within 3 months of graduation. Must have graduate nurse permit upon hire.
• Experience or education related to performing physical and mental health assessments.
• Experience, education, or interest in nursing practice with a complex patient population.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.

It would also be great if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience working in a secure healthcare setting.
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience working in a psychiatric setting.

Applying is easy! Click “Apply for Job” to start your application process.  Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.

Helpful Information: 

• Once an application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
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• Please monitor your email for communications related 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 Wisc.Jobs.
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position or for other employment inquiries, please contact Katie in Human Resources at Katherine.hartmann@dhs.wi.gov. 

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.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.