Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 6,825,000 - 7,735,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for travel assignments in correctional facilities. The role requires delivering comprehensive primary care to incarcerated patients under state licensing.

The NP will perform physical exams, order tests, prescribe medications, and educate inmates on health maintenance. Prior correctional experience is preferred; compliance with state regulations is required.

Qualifications

• Current NP certification and state license required.
• Certification by a national nursing organization preferred.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• One year correctional experience preferred.
• Maintains collaboration agreements per state requirements.
• TB test / PPD or chest X-ray if applicable.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to incarcerated individuals within NP scope.
• Perform exams, diagnostic testing, health screenings.
• Prescribe medications and educate inmates on health promotion.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards.

Skills

NP Certification

State license

CPR certification

Correctional experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner Certification

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: $3057 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-30T15:53:09