Corrections LPN

Amergis; Greenwood (WV); On-site; USD 86,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

The Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse position with Amergis is a travel assignment based in Greenwood, WV, offering 35 hours per week and a weekly pay of $1,666. The role involves close, daily nursing care in a corrections setting, while ensuring facility security and compliance.

Applicants must hold a current LPN license, have relevant corrections experience if possible, and meet all regulatory health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Possesses a current Practical Nursing License in the applicable state.
• Minimum of one year experience in Corrections preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides general and emergency nursing care in the Medical and Ambulatory section of the Corrections Facility.
• Maintains facility security standards while delivering care to adults and children in custody.

Job description

Corrections LPN

Setting: Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 1666 Week

Hours: 35.00

Location: Greenwood, WV

The Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse works in close andimmediate contact with adults and children in custody on a daily basisproviding general and emergency nursing care in the Medical and Ambulatorysection of the Corrections Facility while maintaining facility securitystandards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possesses a current Practical Nursing License in theapplicable state

• Minimum of one year experience in Corrections preferred

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN - Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Corrections

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0820

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1666 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-26T19:53:18