Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit raises

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Healthcare & dependent care accounts

Continuing education

Free CEUs

Pet insurance

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is hiring a Registered Nurse for a full-time role at Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem, VA. The position features three 12-hour shifts (7am-7:30pm) and a starting pay of $45 per hour.

The RN will assess health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans while collaborating with correctional staff. Strong clinical and communication skills are essential, with opportunities for education and advancement.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license; correctional experience preferred.
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and coordinate care.
• Support patient education and make timely referrals.
• Help maintain safety and standards across the unit; respond to crises.

Skills

RN nursing

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

RN license

CPR certification

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.

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