Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Downey, CA
NuWest Travel Nursing
5x8 hrs, Evenings

NuWest Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide healthcare services in a juvenile correctional facility. This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who enjoys working with adolescents and is comfortable providing care in a structured, secure environment.

The RN will provide direct patient care to youth in custody, including assessments, medication administration, sick-call services, health education, and response to urgent medical needs. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, maintains strong professional boundaries, and communicates effectively with both patients and a multidisciplinary care team.

Position Details

• Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Juvenile Corrections
• Contract Length: 16 Weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36H
• Location: Downey, CA

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate nursing care to adolescent patients.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and obtain medical histories.
• Perform triage and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Respond to urgent and emergent medical situations.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Provide sick-call services and follow-up care.
• Monitor patients for changes in physical and behavioral health.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform nursing procedures within scope of practice.
• Provide education regarding medications, treatment plans, preventative health, hygiene, and healthy behaviors.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, social services, and correctional staff.
• Communicate patient needs appropriately while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Follow infection prevention, medication administration, emergency response, and patient safety protocols.
• Recognize and appropriately escalate changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed healthcare environment.
• Follow all facility, state, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous experience with adolescents, behavioral health, corrections, emergency care, urgent care, or acute care is preferred.
• Juvenile correctional healthcare experience is a plus but may not be required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with healthcare and security personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Why Juvenile Corrections Nursing?

Juvenile corrections nursing provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while caring for a population with diverse medical, behavioral, and social needs. RNs in this environment use a broad range of clinical skills while developing expertise in assessment, triage, health education, care coordination, and patient advocacy.

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Housing and travel assistance for eligible assignments
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you're on assignment

Ready for a new challenge? Apply today and let NuWest help you find your next opportunity!