Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Continuing education (CEUs)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility. Day shift: Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

You will assess patient needs, administer medications, and contribute to treatment plans in a correctional setting. The role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and advocacy, with opportunities to mentor staff, respond to crises, and support patient education.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, and advocate for patients within the facility.
• Assess physical and mental health needs; administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish; monitor ongoing care.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Correctional healthcare experience

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Day shift - Friday, Saturday & Sunday

FACILITY: Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM

PAY RATE: $55.00 + eligible shift differentials

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 with company match
• 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.