Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Augusta (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is recruiting a Registered Nurse for Potomac Highlands Regional Jail in Augusta, West Virginia. The RN will assess health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans in collaboration with correctional staff.

You will mentor colleagues, respond to crises, and contribute to patient education and safety on the unit. Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, and advocate for patient care within the facility.
• Assess physical/mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and coordinate referrals.
• Support patient education and help maintain safety and standards on the unit.
• Respond to crises and mentor staff as needed.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Potomac Highlands Regional Jail

LOCATION: Augusta, WV 26704

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

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

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

You’ll do more than just deliver care.

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 that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/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, nonjudgmental 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.