Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg - $44-45 per hour NEW

TK Health; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

TK Health in Green Bay, WI is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Brown County Jail. This full-time night shift offers 12-hour shifts from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM with a pay rate of $44–$45 per hour and the chance to work in a correctional healthcare setting.

The position emphasizes comprehensive patient care within a secure, multidisciplinary team. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, triage emergencies, document care, and mentor LPNs and CMAs.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Wisconsin.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional healthcare environment.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Triage and respond to medical needs.
• Provide nursing care based on individual patient needs.
• Supervise and support LPNs and CMAs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with providers and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Respond to urgent and emergent medical situations.

Skills

RN license (Wisconsin)

CPR certification

Clinical judgment

Background check

Job description

Position Details

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Full-Time – Nights
• $44–$45 per hour
• 12‑Hour Night Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM
• Location: Brown County Jail – Green Bay, WI
• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
• Job Location: Brown WI - Green Bay, WI 54311
• Salary Range: $44.00 - $45.00
• New Grads Welcome
• Vaccines Not Mandatory

Turn Key Job ID #1 3 8 7 6 4. Posted job title: RN

What You'll Do

As an RN with TK Health, you'll play an important role in providing and coordinating patient care within the facility.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Performing comprehensive patient assessments
• Administering medications and treatments
• Triaging and responding to medical needs
• Providing nursing care based on individual patient needs
• Supervising and supporting LPNs and CMAs
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborating with providers and the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Responding appropriately to urgent and emergent medical situations

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Current CPR certification
• Strong clinical judgment, critical‑thinking, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional healthcare environment
• Ability to successfully complete a background check

Why Correctional Healthcare?

If you've never considered correctional nursing before, you may be surprised by the variety of clinical experience it provides.

Correctional nurses care for patients with a wide range of medical needs and have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in assessment, triage, medication administration, chronic care, and emergency response.

Whether you're an experienced RN looking for something different or a new graduate ready to build valuable hands‑on experience, correctional healthcare can offer a rewarding next step in your nursing career.

Join the TK Health Team

At TK Health, our nurses are an essential part of the healthcare team and have the opportunity to make an impact every shift.

If you're an RN looking for full‑time night hours, competitive pay of $44–$45 per hour, 12‑hour shifts, and an opportunity to use your nursing skills in a unique healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

All offers of employment with TK Health are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to have you.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits