Registered Nurse – Correctional
Goshen, New York
Goshen Secure Center

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Goshen, New York
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care to male juvenile offenders at a secure youth facility. The population consists of youth who may remain in custody until age 21. Nursing duties include medication administration, health condition assessments, maintaining medical inventory (including controlled substances), infection control, preparing clinical and administrative reports, and participating in the medical treatment team. Supervision staff are present during nursing care.

Shift: Overnight, 9pm-7am, Sunday through Wednesday (pass days Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Minimum of 1 year of correctional nursing experience, with correctional experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Information

• Dress code: Business casual or scrubs
• Free on-site parking available
• The facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association
• The hiring process involves a state-run bid system with a timeline of 7-14 business days post-bid closing before interviews are scheduled

Notes for Candidates

• This is a travel/contract position with a 26-week duration
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• The role involves working with a juvenile offender population in a secure correctional setting
• Supervision is provided during nursing care activities for safety and compliance

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position.