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Lead Registered Nurse ED

Ascension Health

Mequon, WIFull-time$46.05–65.01/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$46.05–65.01/hr
Location
Mequon, WI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider, requiredWisconsin RN Credential, required

Job overview

The Lead Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee in Mequon, Wisconsin, on a weekend-only full-time schedule. The role leads and mentors nursing and support staff, coordinates care assignments and unit operations, addresses patient care concerns and physician dynamics, maintains operational readiness, and contributes to hiring, training, and associate evaluation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveCare Coordination, nice to havePatient Care, nice to haveOperational Readiness, nice to have

Qualifications

BLS Provider, requiredWisconsin RN Credential, required1 Year Job-Specific Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Mequon, WI

  • Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee

  • Department: Emergency Department

  • Schedule: Weekend Only | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Lead and mentor nursing and support staff during shifts to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.

  • Coordinate daily care assignments and unit operations by assessing patient needs and aligning staff competencies.

  • Manage patient care concerns and physician dynamics proactively to maintain a stable, professional, and supportive environment.

  • Ensure continuous operational readiness by maintaining adequate resources, supplies, and materials for the team.

  • Support team development by providing valuable input into the hiring, training, and ongoing evaluation of associates.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 46.05

Max Salary 65.01

How this job compares

Set against the 59,169 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46.05–65.01/hr
  • Wisconsin median$38–53/hr922 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr25,441 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $55.53/hr, is 22% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the top quarter of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,434 open Registered Nurse jobs in Wisconsin and 59,169 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (29,147 postings).
Education
4,024 of the 59,169 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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