Corrections RN

STAFF TODAY; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

CEUs & training access

Discount marketplace

Hotel savings

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Staff Today Inc. seeks a registered nurse (RN) to join our Downey, CA team in a corrections-focused setting.

This on-site role offers local pay at $52.65 per hour (W2) and a 40-hour week with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for adolescents with acute and chronic conditions, conduct screenings, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and mental health staff within a locked forensic environment.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license is required.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient RN experience in a secure juvenile setting.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, CPI or LA City Fire and Life Safety Card required.
• LA County Employee Health Clearance must be completed before start.
• Provide PSV from licensing board if required.
• Maintain current certifications and compliance documents (BLS, N95 fit test, TB testing).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for youth with acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct intake health screenings, administer medications and treatments.
• Respond to medical emergencies and monitor youths in medical observation.
• Coordinate care with physicians and mental health staff; maintain health records.
• Provide age-appropriate health education in a locked forensic environment.

Skills

RN care

Patient safety

Emergency response

Education

Active CA RN license

BLS/ACLS/CPI or LA City Fire Card

LA County Health Clearance

Primary Source Verification (PSV)

Current certifications (immunizations, TB, N95)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)– Downey,CA Local Pay: $52.65/hour - (W2)

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer.($800 referrer / $200 referee- Payable after 200 hours of work) Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details

• 8 Hours Shift
• Evenings, Weekends and Holidays
• 40 hours work week

Nursing Specialty

Corrections RN

Duties & Responsibilities

RNs will be assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adolescents with acute and chronic medical conditions, behavioral health concerns, substance use disorders, and developmental needs. RNs will be conducting intake health screenings, administering medications and treatments, responding to medical emergencies, monitoring youth in medical observation, coordinating care with physicians and mental health professionals, maintaining accurate health records, and providing age-appropriate health. Individuals should be comfortable working in a locked forensic environment with frequent interactions with law enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active CA state Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of one (1) year recent experience as a Registered Nurse in-patient experience within a secure juvenile detention facility.
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS® MAB or CPI LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City) Must complete the LA County Employee Health Clearance before assignment start date
• Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
• Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Christina at [phone], Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST.