Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Parkersburg, WV seeks a Registered Nurse for PRN opportunities in the evening and night shifts. You will be part of a correctional healthcare team delivering quality care in a secure facility.

As an RN, you will assess needs, administer medications, and support treatment plans while mentoring staff and responding to crises. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and maintaining safety standards in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess physical/mental health needs and administer medications.
• Lead, teach, and advocate for patients within the correctional setting.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and support patient education.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse SCHEDULE: PRN opportunities available for evening, and night shift PRN hours FACILITY: Wood County Holding Center LOCATION: Parkersburg, WV

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.

What You'll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license 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.

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