The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is excited to offer a 10-week , paid Nurse Externship program from June 1st– August 8th, 2026 throughout the State of Wisconsin. This program is open to Nursing Students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 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. For a map of all offices and facilities, please review Department of Correction locations.
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.
This position is in pay schedule and range 06-12 with a starting pay of $27.22/hour .
Limited Term Employees must be residents of the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Statutes limit LTE jobs to no more than 1,039 hours of work within a 12-month period. Limited term jobs vary in duration, and work hours may be full- or part-time depending on individual program needs, budgets and seasonal demands. As a limited term employee, if you work 1,039 hours or less during a 12-month period, you may be eligible to continue in the position for another 1,039 hours or less during the next year or until the job ends.
LTEs are immediately eligible for the Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and Social Security programs. Once an LTE qualifies for enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), they will become eligible for health, life, wage, dental and vision insurance coverage. Upon eligibility for WRS enrollment, a benefit packet will be sent as notification to the LTE in order to provide insurance details and enrollment information.
Eligibility criteria can be found in Chapter 3 of the WRS Administration Manual.
LTEs are not eligible to receive the following benefits: seniority, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, performance awards, military leave, or time off with pay for jury duty, voting or military pre-induction physical examination.
For the governing procedures on Limited Term Employment see here.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.
The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information to answer questions regarding permanent employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Minimally qualified applicants will:
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications, if interested please click here.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Please prepare the following attachments:
1. (Resume): Please include your expected date of graduation and the dates and locations of your clinical rotations
2. (Transcript): Recent unofficial transcript
3. (License/Certification) CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (feel free to include any other relevant certifications or licenses you possess).
4. (Letter of Qualifications) (no more than 2 pages): Share how your previous clinical and work/volunteer experience has prepared you for this opportunity.
Questions can be directed to Jordan Hampton HR Specialist - Senior, at [email protected].
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Sunday February 15 , 2026 .
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