Registered Nurse

Maricopa; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Career growth

Low-cost healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Wellness program

ASRS retirement

Job summary

Maricopa County Correctional Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time positions in the Phoenix area. You will respond to medical needs, provide continuity of care, and support incarcerated patients within county jail settings.

The role offers a generous pay range with hourly wages, overtime eligibility, and shift differentials. A private HR-led on-site hiring event is available to walk-in applicants with resumes on Sept 10.

Qualifications

• Proven RN licensure in Arizona or multistate license recognized by AZ Board
• Experience in Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and implement nursing interventions
• Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes
• Perform standard nursing procedures as needed
• Complete all required documentation including discharge planning
• Provide health-related education to patients as appropriate
• Administer medications and address pharmacological needs
• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy as required
• Participate in orientation and training of staff and students

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

CPR/Code response

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Job description

## Registered NurseApplylocations: 3250 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009: 201 S 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003: 2939 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85009: 3127 W Gibson Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85009: 2680 S 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85009time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR25100**Posting Date**08/13/26**Application Deadline**08/27/26**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 on **Thursday, September 10,**from **2pm - 6pm**! Join us at Maricopa County Sheriff's Training Center located at **2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ****.** 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-sensitiveMaricopa 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.