Registered Nurse

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Rushville, IL seeks a Registered Nurse to lead, educate, and advocate for justice-involved patients in a detention facility. You will assess health needs, administer medications, and guide care plans with correctional staff.

You will mentor teammates, support safety standards, and respond to crises, with PRN scheduling and a competitive hourly rate. An active RN license and CPR are required; correctional experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice with 1-2 years nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• Compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and educate patients.
• Refer patients timely and support safety and standards across the unit.
• Mentor staff and respond to crises as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

Active RN license (state of practice)

CPR certification

Job description

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 skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

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.