Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services in a correctional setting. The NP conducts exams, orders tests, diagnoses health issues, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention and treatment.

Minimum requirements include an active NP license, national certification (preferred), and at least one year of NP and correctional experience. Compliance with state and federal standards is required for this travel assignment.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Certification by a nationally accredited nursing organization (AANP/ANCC) preferred.
• Specialty certification as per client/state regulations if applicable.
• One year experience as an NP preferred.
• One year of correctional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services to incarcerated individuals under license.
• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic testing.
• Prescribes medications and educates inmates on prevention and treatment.

Skills

Current NP license

NP certification

Correctional experience

One year NP experience

Policy compliance

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required

• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is preferred

• Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable

• One year experience as an NP preferred

• One year of correctional experience preferred

• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• 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

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP - Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $1360 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-23T18:41:20