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ThedaCare

Registered Nurse (3/4 Weekend)

Appleton, WI · On-site

Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative ...

ThedaCare

Registered Nurse (3/4 Weekend)

Appleton, WI · On-site

Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative ...

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PT Caregiver AM - with Weekend Rotation

Appleton, WI

$17 - $20.49/hr

Join the Touchmark Team as a Part Time Caregiver/CNA! Location: Touchmark on West Prospect - Appleton, WI Schedule: AM Shifts with Weekend Rotation Available Pay: $17.00 - $20.49 per hour (based on ...

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PT Caregiver AM - with Weekend Rotation

Appleton, WI · On-site

$17 - $20.49/hr

Join the Touchmark Team as a Part Time Caregiver/CNA! Location: Touchmark on West Prospect - Appleton, WI Schedule: AM Shifts with Weekend Rotation Available Pay: $17.00 - $20.49 per hour (based on ...

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PT Caregiver PM - with Weekend Rotation

Appleton, WI · On-site

$17 - $20.49/hr

Join the Touchmark Team as a Part Time Caregiver/CNA/Med Tech Location: Touchmark on West Prospect - Appleton, WI Schedule: PM Shifts with Weekend Rotation Available Pay: $17.00 - $20.49 per hour ...

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How much do weekend nursing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend nursing in Appleton, WI is $28.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.62 and $35.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Nurse, you need solid clinical nursing skills, patient assessment abilities, and a valid RN or LPN license. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and common medical equipment is typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and strong communication are essential soft skills, especially when resources may be limited on weekends. These competencies ensure safe, efficient patient care and effective collaboration during off-peak hours when staffing or support may differ from weekdays.

What are some common challenges faced by nurses working weekend shifts and how can they be managed?

Weekend nursing often involves managing higher patient loads and limited support staff compared to weekday shifts, which can be challenging. Nurses may also encounter more acute cases since elective procedures are less common on weekends, requiring adaptability and strong clinical judgment. Effective time management, clear communication with multidisciplinary teams, and proactive self-care strategies are essential for maintaining high-quality patient care and personal well-being during weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Nursing vs Weekend Caregiver?

AspectWeekend NursingWeekend Caregiver
Required CredentialsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licenseNo formal licensing required, often personal or healthcare aide certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home healthcarePrivate homes, assisted living, community settings
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare agencies, clinicsHome care agencies, private families, senior care services
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding professional healthcare roles for scheduled or urgent careFinding personal, flexible caregiving options for loved ones

Weekend Nursing involves licensed healthcare professionals providing medical care in clinical or home settings, requiring certifications like RN or LPN licenses. Weekend Caregivers typically offer non-medical assistance in private homes or community settings without formal healthcare credentials. Both roles serve different needs but are often compared by those seeking care options for weekends.

What is weekend nursing?

Weekend nursing refers to nursing positions where registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or nursing assistants work primarily during weekends—typically Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. These roles are essential for hospitals, clinics, and care facilities to provide continuous patient care outside of traditional weekday hours. Weekend nurses may work longer shifts or fewer days per week, and often receive higher pay or shift differentials for working these less desirable hours. The responsibilities are similar to weekday nursing but sometimes involve more autonomy due to reduced on-site staffing. Weekend nursing can be ideal for those seeking flexible schedules or additional income.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Nursing job openings in Appleton, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,447 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Registered Nurse (3/4 Weekend)

ThedaCare

Appleton, WI • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

ThedaCare rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

530th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!
Summary :
The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team.
  • Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
  • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.
  • Identifies ways to improve the patient's experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.
  • Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
  • Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care.
  • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises.
  • Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years. Associate's Degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of BSN for those hired prior to 1/23/17.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical / Surgical Departments - Critical Access Hospitals:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Emergency Departments:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) *ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah ONLY

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah, Neuro Department:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton, Cardiac Department:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

OB Departments:
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton & Neenah, Operating Rooms:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Operating Rooms - Critical Access Hospitals:
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
  • Occasional high noise level in work environment
  • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
  • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
  • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
  • nd pharmacological agents
  • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.

Peabody is a 34-acre campus that is a Medicare certified long & short- term skilled nursing facility. It also has rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech language therapy. This facility also handles wound care, IV therapy, and end of life care.
Unique Facility Benefits:
- The facility has been updated with a modern look.
- Each patient has separate rooms with their own bathroom.
- We have 27/7 onsite nursing staff.
- ThedaCare is selective on patients they accept at the facility
***New Grad Hiring Bonus
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Scheduled FTE:
0Location:
Peabody - Appleton,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
No

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We want to make exceptional care effortless for our patients. At ThedaCare, that means going above and beyond treating a particular condition – it means helping you achieve better health for life. You and your family are at the center of everything we do, from prioritizing your schedule when making appointments to designing our facilities for your comfort and convenience. Remaining proactive in your care allows us to better predict and prevent disease before complications arise, and when it comes to making important health-related decisions, we are here to support you. In every interaction, we want you to have full confidence the care you receive is purposeful, cost-effective and will help you continue enjoying life as you’ve planned it. ThedaCare is the third largest healthcare employer in Wisconsin, and the largest employer in Northeast Wisconsin with over 7,000 team members.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Neenah, WI, US

Year founded

1909

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