Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k)

CEUs

Life insurance

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Registered Nurse to cover night shifts at Douglas County Correctional Center. You will assess health needs, administer medications, and coordinate treatment plans for justice-involved patients.

You’ll educate patients, refer to appropriate services, and contribute to safety, quality standards, and crisis response. An active RN license and CPR are required, with 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in corrections.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs of patients.
• Administer medications and guide treatment plans.
• Educate patients and coordinate referrals.
• Support safety and standards across the unit.
• Respond to crises and mentor staff as needed.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for night shifts
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: Omaha, NE
PAY RANGE: $42-50/hr.

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.

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