Registered Nurse (RN) – Corrections | 26-Week Contract | $2,254 Gross Weekly

Paylocity; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 26-week corrections contract in Dallas, PA. You will deliver professional nursing care in a secure setting, working 2:00 PM–2:00 AM, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and gross weekly pay of $2,254.

Prior corrections experience is preferred but not required; acute-care nurses are encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Registered Nurse license required.
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure corrections environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable attendance for all scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify changes in clinical condition.
• Provide nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Apply clinical judgment and sound assessment skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Support patient health, safety, and well-being.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical skills

Communication

Professionalism

High-pressure work

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Corrections | $2,254 Gross Weekly

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 26-week correctional healthcare contract in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Dallas, PA | Correctional Healthcare

26-Week Contract | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week

Shift: 2:00 PM–2:00 AM

TRAVEL CONTRACT AT A GLANCE

• Gross Weekly Pay: $2,254
• Taxable Rate: $28.00/hour
• Tax-Free Stipend: $1,246/week for eligible travelers
• Overtime Rate: $70.00/hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Shift: 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
• Location: Dallas, PA

Tax-free stipend eligibility is subject to applicable tax-home and IRS requirements.

THE ASSIGNMENT

Provide professional nursing care in a secure correctional healthcare environment. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, sound nursing judgment, effective communication, and professionalism in a structured, high-pressure setting.

Previous corrections experience is preferred but not required. Nurses with applicable acute-care experience are encouraged to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assess patients and identify changes in clinical condition.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Apply sound nursing judgment and clinical assessment skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients and members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Support patient health, safety, and well-being.
• Follow applicable facility policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania REQUIRED
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical skills REQUIRED
• Ability to work professionally in high-pressure situations REQUIRED
• Ability to work in a secure correctional environment REQUIRED
• Excellent communication skills REQUIRED
• Reliable ability to report to the assigned facility for all scheduled shifts REQUIRED
• Ability to work the 2:00 PM–2:00 AM schedule REQUIRED
• Ability to commit to the 26-week contract REQUIRED

Preferred

• Previous corrections or acute-care nursing experience
• 2+ years of nursing experience, ideally in corrections or emergency settings
• BLS/CPR certification
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with electronic health records

Heartline Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.