Travel Registered Nurse Corrections Job
Registered Nurse – Corrections, traveling assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Start date: May 4, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,811–$1,906 per week. Guaranteed hours: 16 per week. Shift: Night shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM (5x8 Nights), with every-other-weekend availability. This role is in a secure, correctional setting and requires adherence to strict security policies. The nurse may float to other areas as needed within the jurisdiction. Personal devices such as smart watches and cell phones are restricted within the secure perimeter; loved ones may reach you via the work station.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,811–$1,906 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 16 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM), 5x8 schedule
- Start date: May 4, 2026
- Setting: Corrections (Philadelphia, PA); float to other areas as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional setting, including assessments, monitoring, medication administration, and treatment per physician orders.
- Perform rounds, document care in the electronic health record, and respond to changes in patient condition promptly.
- Float to other areas as needed to meet unit priorities while maintaining security and safety standards.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including custody staff, to coordinate care and ensure a safe environment.
- Adhere to security policies for the secure environment, including restrictions on personal devices; coordinate family contact through approved channels at the work station.
- Maintain infection control practices, standard precautions, and accurate, timely charting.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in good standing (Pennsylvania)
- Ability to work the night shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) and every other weekend
- Willingness to float to other areas as needed within a correctional setting
- Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable working in a secure environment
- Ability to comply with security policies and workflow requirements of a correctional setting
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract
- Information about pay, schedule, and duration provided during the hiring process
- Access to credentialing and compliance resources as needed
- Details regarding benefits, housing assistance, and extension opportunities provided during the application process
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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