Registered Nurse (RN)

TEEMA; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality nursing care within a correctional facility in Wisconsin. The RN will assess patient needs, provide direct care, respond to emergencies, administer medications, and support health and safety of the patient population.

Schedule: Day shift 6:00am - 6:30pm includes every other weekend and holiday. This role requires an active RN license in good standing and CPR/BLS certification, with ability to work in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in correctional, emergency, medical-surgical, long-term care, or behavioral health nursing preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Assess, triage, and respond to patient health concerns and medical requests.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility policies.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor patients with acute, chronic, and ongoing medical needs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Coordinate care with providers, mental health staff, custody staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with sick call, follow-up appointments, and ongoing patient care needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and facility guidelines.
• Follow infection control, safety, and security procedures at all times.

Skills

Direct patient care

Emergency response

Medical documentation

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Education

Active Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: Day shift 6:00am - 6:30pm includes every other weekend and holiday

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality nursing care within a correctional facility setting. The RN will be responsible for assessing patient needs, providing direct care, responding to emergencies, administering medications, and supporting the overall health and safety of the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting.
• Assess, triage, and respond to patient health concerns and medical requests.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility policies.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor patients with acute, chronic, and ongoing medical needs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Coordinate care with providers, mental health staff, custody staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with sick call, follow‑up appointments, and ongoing patient care needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA and facility guidelines.
• Follow infection control, safety, and security procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Previous correctional, emergency, medical‑surgical, long‑term care, or behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.
• Must be dependable, professional, and able to respond calmly in urgent situations.