Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 87,360 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shie

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

CEUs and continuing education

Pet insurance

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources seeks a Registered Nurse at Douglas County Correctional Center in Omaha, NE. You will assess health needs, administer medications, and collaborate with correctional staff to support inmate care.

The role emphasizes leadership, education, and advocacy, with opportunities across day, evening, and night shifts. A valid RN license and CPR certification are required, plus strong communication and the ability to work under pressure in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice and 1–2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings.
• A compassionate, non‑judgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, and advocate for patients and coordinate care within the facility.
• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and support patient education.
• Support safety and maintain standards across the unit; respond to crises when needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Compassionate patient care

Education

RN license

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: Omaha, NE
PAY RATE: $42.00-$50.00/hr

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you'll do more than care for patients—you'll lead, teach, and advocate. You will work closely with healthcare and correctional staff, assess physical and mental health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. Your role includes supporting patient education, making timely referrals, and helping maintain safety and standards across the unit. Whether managing medications, mentoring staff, or responding to a crisis, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You'll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check‑ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid‑time‑off program combining vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Non‑taxed healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options and free CEUs
• Pet insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted tuition at select universities
• Partner discounts on student loan refinancing, home and auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice and 1–2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred)
• Active CPR certification
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high‑pressure settings
• A compassionate, non‑judgmental approach to patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer – We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

Apply today and become the RN your community needs.