Applications are open for the 10 extern positions now through December 25th.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is excited to offer a 10-week, paid Nurse Externship program from June 1st– August 9th, 2025 throughout the State of Wisconsin. This program is open to Nursing Students graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 who have successfully completed two clinical rotations. These positions will be filled as Limited Term Nursing Assistant 3 positions.
Locations: The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has 36 Institutions around the State of Wisconsin, including a mix of maximum, medium, minimum and work release sites for both males and females. Each Institution is unique in its population and health care operations. While each Institution has an ambulatory/primary care type of unit, several Institutions have an inpatient/infirmary unit that cares for a more acute patient population. There are also two long-term care and dialysis units. Areas of particular interest will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Summary
The Nurse Externship program will provide Nurse Externs a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with a Registered Nurse preceptor in a Correctional setting of their choosing. Nurse Externs will get an opportunity to practice clinical skills by providing direct patient care to a variety of patients under the direct supervision of their RN preceptor.
These positions are expected to be scheduled 36-40 hours per week.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 06-12 with a starting pay of $26.42/hour.
This post was authored by Kelli Richards on 11/20/2024.