Registered Nurse - As needed

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse for Abingdon Regional Jail in Abingdon, VA. The role involves leading, teaching, and advocating for inmates while coordinating with healthcare and correctional staff to assess needs and administer medications.

You will play a critical role in patient education, timely referrals, and maintaining safety and standards. 1-2 years of nursing experience, including correctional exposure, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Develop and guide treatment plans with healthcare and correctional staff.
• Support patient education, referrals, and safety standards.
• Manage medications and respond to crises as needed.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for as needed positions

FACILITY: Abingdon Regional Jail

LOCATION: Abingdon, VA

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.

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