Internal Travel Nurse / LPN

CorrHealth; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full‑time travel role across our facilities in CO, NM, TX, and WY. The LPN will support inmate healthcare under RN supervision, travel weekly, and provide nursing care consistent with licensure and CorrHealth policies.

Responsibilities include assisting in patient assessments, administering medications, performing EKGs, obtaining specimens, and maintaining accurate records while complying with HIPAA and facility rules.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Current compact license as LPN/LVN; must maintain license.
• Willing to travel weekly to CO, NM, TX or WY.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment and planning under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and IV therapy where certified.
• Obtain body fluid specimens and perform EKGs.
• Travel weekly to CorrHealth facilities.
• Maintain documentation and HIPAA compliant records.

Skills

Travel coordination

Verbal communication

Inmate care

HIPAA knowledge

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

FT Travel LPN

Location: Weekly travel required between CO, NM, TX, WY

Schedule: Full time hours - shifts vary

Compact License required / must reside in a state listed above

Are you an LPN who wants to travel weekly supporting our teams at locations in CO, NM, TX & WY, and make an impact on inmate healthcare as well as earn competitive wages/benefits? Then our Flexible LPN position might be right for you!!

CorrHealth is seeking LPNs who are available for full-time work (min 36-48hrs weekly) at flexible locations within our region, on a permanent basis. This is not a temporary or contract travel role. You will be scheduled, as needed, on a FT basis between all our sites. Flexible availability required both day/night; 7 days a week. For tax purposes, you must live in either CO, NM, TX or WY.

Position Overview

A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies. Will travel each week to designated CorrHealth facilities.

Essential Job Duties

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assist in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
• Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and inmate teaching.
• Administer medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration.
• Assist the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting.
• Obtain body fluid specimens and perform EKGs using proper techniques and procedures.
• Maintain and document controlled substances and medical equipment.
• Intervene in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider.
• Triage and assess healthcare requests.
• Travel to scheduled locations on a full‑time basis; NM, TX, WY, CO.

Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Current and unrestricted compact license as LPN/LVN; must maintain license.

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer and learn a variety of software, including site‑specific computer programs.
• Demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
• Respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.

Employment Requirements

• Willing to travel weekly.
• Have flexible availability both days and nights seven days a week.
• Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position.
• Have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Have current TB test (taken within one year).
• Willing to follow facility specific policies and procedures in addition to CorrHealth policies and procedures.
• Will assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Security Requirements

• Undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs.
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces.
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.
• Frequently transport objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test (as applicable).