Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Corrections Job
Licensed Practical Nurse — Corrections, based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. Start date: 05/04/2026. This is a travel temporary assignment lasting 13 weeks with guaranteed hours. Earn a weekly pay range of $1,328 to $1,364 for a night shift schedule of 3x12 hours. The position operates in a corrections setting inside a secured facility. This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,328–$1,364 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hours
- Start date: 05/04/2026
- Setting: Corrections (secure facility)
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates within a secured corrections environment, including wound care, medication administration, and routine assessments.
- Monitor vital signs, assess for changes in condition, document findings, and escalate to supervising providers as appropriate.
- Triage health concerns, deliver urgent/acute care within scope, and coordinate with the healthcare team for ongoing treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records and ensure proper handoffs between shifts.
- Adhere to security policies and facility procedures, including restrictions on personal devices and communications as required in the secure parameter.
- Support infection control, safety protocols, and confidentiality standards while delivering care in a jail setting.
Requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment with adherence to security and policy requirements.
- Availability for night shifts (3x12 hours) and the obligation to work every other weekend.
- Willingness to comply with facility device policies (no smart watches; no personal cell phones inside secure areas).
- Commitment to a 13-week travel assignment and corresponding scheduling requirements.
- The job location is in Philadelphia, PA; candidates should be able to operate within that state’s requirements.
Benefits and Support
- Structured travel assignment with guaranteed hours and payroll processing for weekly pay.
- Clear start date and a defined contract duration to support planning and scheduling.
- Night shift placement with a stable, predictable schedule.
- Assignment support and point of contact through Healthforce Healthcare LLC for travel-related needs.
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If you’re interested in other openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, apply now at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to explore additional travel nursing roles and corrections opportunities.
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
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
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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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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