Mayo Clinic Health System – Wisconsin

Mayo Clinic Health System (MCHS) in Wisconsin is nationally recognized for nursing excellence and a deep commitment to high-quality, community-focused care. Our Northwest Wisconsin facilities proudly hold Magnet designation, reflecting the highest standards in nursing practice, patient outcomes, and professional engagement.

At MCHS, nurses practice in a team-based, innovative environment that spans a wide range of care settings—including Med-Surg, ICU, Emergency Department, Operating Room, and Ambulatory Care. Our newly built and modernized facilities are equipped with advanced clinical technology, empowering nurses to deliver exceptional patient care while advancing their own professional practice.

Why Choose Nursing at Mayo Clinic Health System – Wisconsin?

• Magnet-Recognized Nursing Practice: Practice within a system known for excellence, autonomy, and evidence-based care.
• Professional Development & Career Advancement: Robust support for continuing education, specialty certification, leadership development, and advancement opportunities.
• Nurse Residency Program: Structured support for new graduate nurses transitioning into professional practice.
• Collaborative, Team-Based Care Model: Work alongside interdisciplinary teams focused on improving patient outcomes and population health.
• Supportive Culture & Leadership: Nurses consistently report positive engagement with leadership and access to ongoing learning.
• Community-Centered Mission: Deliver high-level care across rural communities in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota while staying connected to local patient needs.

Impact & Opportunity

In this role, you will influence clinical practice, mentor and develop nursing staff, support evidence-based initiatives, and partner with organizational leaders to drive innovation and quality outcomes. Mayo Clinic Health System offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and meaningful community impact within one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

• Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus. Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred
• Experience as a CNS preferred. 
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload. 
• Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.
• As a condition of employment, individuals working with addictions services must be free from problematic substance use for a minimum of the immediately preceding two years at time of hire.

License and Certifications: 

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements. This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states. 
• Current APRN, CNS license by applicable state requirements. If state doesn't have APRN licensure, Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification, in designated specialty by a nationally recognized body deemed acceptable by the State Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices or a documented waiver deemed acceptable by the Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices, when there is no Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification examination for the specialty. 
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers), or Military Training Network. Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area is highly recommended.