Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Paid holidays

CEU opportunities

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem, VA. This full-time role involves leading, teaching and advocating for patient care, with 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm.

You will assess needs, administer medications, and drive treatment plans while promoting safety and quality standards. You’ll work closely with correctional staff to support education, referrals, and crisis response, making a tangible difference in patients’ lives

Qualifications

• Active RN license (unrestricted) and CPR certification.
• 1–2 years nursing experience; correctional setting preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; able to work under pressure.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs of patients.
• Administer medications and guide treatment plans.
• Educate patients and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain safety and standards on the unit; respond to crises as needed.

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Full-time/ 7am-7:30pm/ Three 12 hour shifts per week

FACILITY: Western Virginia Regional Jail

LOCATION: Salem, VA

PAY: Starting at $45.00/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) 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 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.