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How much do weekend program nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend program nurse in Wisconsin is $90,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $99,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Program Nurse vs Part-Time Registered Nurse?

AspectWeekend Program NursePart-Time Registered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly specialized certificationsRN license, possibly specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community health settings, primarily weekend shiftsHospitals, clinics, home health, flexible hours including weekends
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities offering weekend programsVarious healthcare settings, flexible scheduling
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding weekend-specific nursing rolesFinding flexible or part-time nursing opportunities

The Weekend Program Nurse typically works in healthcare settings during weekends, focusing on specific programs or shifts. Part-Time Registered Nurses may work flexible hours, including weekends, across various healthcare environments. Both roles require RN licensure and may involve similar responsibilities, but the Weekend Program Nurse is often tied to designated weekend shifts within a structured program, whereas Part-Time RNs have more scheduling flexibility.

What are the main challenges faced by Weekend Program Nurses and how can they effectively manage them?

Weekend Program Nurses often encounter challenges such as managing higher patient volumes with limited support staff, adapting to variable patient needs, and coordinating care across shifts. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and adaptability are essential to ensure continuity of care. Building strong relationships with both weekday and weekend teams can also help in bridging information gaps and maintaining consistent patient outcomes.

What are Weekend Program Nurses?

Weekend Program Nurses are registered nurses who work primarily on weekends, often as part of a special staffing program designed to cover shifts during high-need periods. These nurses may work longer shifts, such as 12 or 16 hours, on Saturdays and Sundays, sometimes in exchange for higher pay or benefits. Their responsibilities include providing patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team, just like nurses working regular weekday shifts. Weekend Program Nurses play a critical role in ensuring continuous, high-quality care for patients when regular staff may be limited.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Program Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Program Nurse, you need a valid nursing license (RN or LPN), strong clinical assessment skills, and experience in acute or long-term care settings. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), medication administration systems, and facility-specific protocols is often required. Exceptional time management, autonomy, and communication abilities help nurses excel during weekend shifts when support may be limited. These skills ensure high-quality patient care and smooth operations during off-peak hours when resources and staff may be reduced.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Program Nurse job openings in Wisconsin as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,574 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
Weekend Program CNA / Nursing Assistant

Weekend Program CNA / Nursing Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health

Sheboygan, WI • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 772 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Department:
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Teammates participating in the Weekend Program are required to work every weekend as part of their scheduled commitment. Participants are permitted one weekend off per calendar quarter. In recognition of this commitment, Weekend Program CNA's currently receive an additional differential of $5.00 per hour for all eligible hours worked.
Currently hiring for:
Med Surg 1: 36 hours a week, 1st shift weekend program. 0245-1515 every Friday/Saturday/Sunday and every other Holiday.
Garden MedSurg (new unit):
CNA/HUC - 24 hours a week, weekend program. 0700-1900 every Saturday/Sunday and Holiday rotation.
CNA - 24 hours a week, weekend program. 0245-1515 every Saturday/Sunday and Holiday rotation.
CNA - 24 hours a week, weekend program. 1445-0315 every Saturday/Sunday and Holiday rotation.
Pay Range:
$20.80 - $31.20
Major Responsibilities:
  • Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
  • Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
  • Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
  • Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
  • Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
  • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
  • Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
  • Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
  • Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and
  • Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.

Education Required:
  • Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
  • High School Graduate.

Experience Required:
  • None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
  • Certification Addendum
  • Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
  • Must be able to:
    • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
    • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
    • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
    • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
    • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Must have functional vision and hearing.
  • Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

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