Registered Nurse

Maricopa County; Buckeye (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Growth opportunities within Maricopa

Low-cost healthcare

Paid vacation and leave

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Maricopa County Correctional Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver medically necessary, evidence-based care within the jail system. You will respond to medical needs, provide continuity of care, and support a collaborative team focused on quality patient outcomes.

The role includes night shift opportunities with differential pay, a sign-on bonus up to $6,000, and overtime eligibility. Training and growth are encouraged within CHS.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted RN license (AZ or multi-compact accepted).
• Experience in Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric settings is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and nursing interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications and address pharmacological needs.
• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy as needed.
• Complete documentation including discharge planning clearly.
• Participate in orientation and training of staff.

Skills

RN License

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

IV & Phlebotomy

Documentation

Education

RN License AZ or Compact

Job description

Posting Date

09/17/26

Application Deadline

10/01/26

Pay Range

$37.30 - $61.00 hourly

Sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 for eligible registered nurses

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Check out our shift differential pay in addition to our base wage:

• An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• An additional $4.50 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

As a Registered Nurse for Maricopa County Correctional Health Services, you help fulfill the mission of providing medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication, and a team approach to quality patient care. Daily, you will respond to the medical needs and provide necessary continuity of care that may emerge during a patient’s stay in the county jail system.

On-The-Spot Hiring Event

The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event focused on night shift positions on Thursday, October 1, from 2pm - 6pm! Join us at the Flood Control District's Operation Building (South End of Parking Lot), located at 2801 W. Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department’s culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state

We Also Value

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric setting

Job Contributions

• Provide assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventions
• Monitor the patient’s progress and evaluate outcomes
• Perform standard nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's needs
• Complete and process all required documentation, including plans and discharge planning, in a comprehensive, objective, and legible manner
• Provide health-related education to patients as appropriate to patient needs
• Administer medication and address other pharmacological needs
• Perform basic intravenous and phlebotomy skills
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others

Working Conditions

• Ability to work inside a jail
• Ability to respond to emergencies
• Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
• Will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.