Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education (CEUs)

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for a correctional facility in Omaha, NE. The role features night shift opportunities and responsibilities that directly impact patient care and safety within Douglas County Correctional Center.

The RN will assess health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans while collaborating with correctional staff. Strong clinical skills and compassion are essential to support justice-involved patients and maintain high care

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and monitor progress.
• Support patient education and timely referrals.
• Maintain safety and standards across the unit and mentor staff as needed.
• Respond to crises and help manage medications.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

High-pressure adaptability

Compassionate care

Education

RN license (Active unrestricted)

Job description

Position Summary

POSITION: Registered Nurse
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for night shift
FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center
LOCATION: Omaha, NE
PAY RATE: $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.

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.