Aurora Medical Center is a 133-bed hospital in Grafton, WI — Teaching.
Against the national average, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI runs utilities 8% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% below |
| Housing | 3% below |
| Utilities | 8% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Grafton is $1,240 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,040.
Wisconsin taxes wage income.
Other Wisconsin hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 54 | $2,613 | 671 | $1,470 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 19 | $2,081 | 374 | $1,145 |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital | Milwaukee | 2 | $1,972 | 301 | $1,145 |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Madison | 1 | $2,147 | 332 | $1,470 |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 0 | — | 729 | $1,145 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 3.3★ overall, 50% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.3 |
| Culture | 3.5 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 3.5 |
Pros: Usually under 6 patients at night. CNAs, especially 3rd floor, are amazing. Most RNs are travelers and helpful. Free parking, any scrubs.
Cons: Float every 4 hours and always first admit, sometimes back to back. Traveler manager unreachable. Some charges give travelers heavy loads. House sup slow to help, waited 4 hours for a US IV on heparin…
Pros: Amazing first assignment, extended to 6 months. External float pool covering every med-surg floor plus ED/ICU holds and never once got an unfair assignment. Ratios 1:2 to 1:6, some nights I had 2 all …
Cons: Float every 4 hours at times. Burnt out MDs who delay care, are hard to reach and skip rapids. Some drama between floors. No cafeteria at night.