Corrections Registered Nurse
Somerset, PA
GLC On-The-Go
5x8 hrs
$2,198/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingCorrectional
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
Join Our Team as an RN Corrections (Eve Shift) – Travel Opportunity in Somerset, PA!
Are you an experienced correctional nurse looking to make an impact? We're seeking a dedicated RN for evening shift coverage at a Pennsylvania correctional facility. This is a travel role that offers a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience, work with a professional team, and enjoy excellent benefits.
Position Details:
- Title: RN Corrections (Eve Shift)
- Location: Somerset, PA (1590 Walters Mill Rd)
- Start Date: March 24, 2026
- Duration: Up to 13 weeks
- Shift: 8 hours per shift, evenings
- Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays (as scheduled)
- Hours: 8.5 hours per shift, includes a 0.5-hour unpaid lunch
- Pay Rate: $29.00/hour
- Weekly Housing Stipend: $770
- Travel: Yes – travel experience preferred
What You’ll Do:
- Provide professional nursing care and treatment to inmates and detainees in correctional facilities
- Act as a charge nurse, staff nurse, or assessment coordinator
- Lead nursing teams, assess staffing and equipment needs, and ensure proper documentation and care coordination
- Develop, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans
- Perform essential nursing procedures, including airway management, medication administration, wound care, and vital sign assessment
- Utilize advanced skills such as ventilator care, tube insertions, and neurological checks
- Exercise independent judgment, following standards of nursing practice
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive inmate care
Required Qualifications:
- Active Pennsylvania nursing license or a non-renewable temporary practice permit
- Proven ability to document health data accurately in electronic medical records
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
- Willingness to commit to a temporary assignment of up to 6 months
Key Competencies & Skills:
- Extensive nursing procedures: CPR, airway management, medication administration, and vital signs
- Specialized skills: ventilator care, wound management, NG tube insertion, and sterile techniques
- Ability to perform comprehensive assessments, including mental status exams
- Knowledge of infection control, medication records, and emergency response protocols
- Capable of working independently and making sound clinical decisions
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay with weekly housing stipend
- Travel opportunities with potential for career growth
- Valuable experience in correctional healthcare
- Supportive team environment and onsite supervision
- Flexible schedule with every other weekend and holiday rotation
Ready to bring your skills to a rewarding role? Apply now to join our team as an RN Corrections expert and make a difference while advancing your nursing career!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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Somerset, PA
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