Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Rushville, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN opportunities at the Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility.

You will lead, teach, and advocate for patients while collaborating with healthcare and correctional staff to assess needs and deliver medications and care. You will play a key role in patient education, timely referrals, and maintaining safety and standards across the unit.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• 1–2 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Lead, mentor, and advocate for patients and correctional staff.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain safety standards and support patient education.
• Respond to crises with calm, effective decision-making.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities for PRN - as needed employees

FACILITY: Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility

LOCATION: Rushville, IL

PAY RATE: $36.06 hour plus 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.

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.