Registered Nurse (RN) - Days

AvaMed Workforce; Ione (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 6-month contract at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, CA. The role is on a medical unit with 8-hour day shifts and includes a 1-week orientation.

Responsibilities include assessing and delivering nursing care to incarcerated patients, administering medications, and coordinating with custody and providers. A current California RN license and BLS are required; correctional experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in California.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• Acute care/med-surg experience; correctional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care to incarcerated patients on a medical unit.
• Administer medications and treatments and document care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with providers and custody.
• Adhere to safety, security and contraband procedures.

Skills

Acute care

Med-surg

Correctional exp

Education

RN license

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 6-month contract at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, CA (Medical unit, 8-hour shifts, 1 week of orientation).

• Dates: 11/30/2026 - 05/30/2027
• Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM (Days), 30-minute meal
• Orientation: 1 week

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver nursing care to incarcerated patients on a medical unit
• Give medications and treatments and document care accurately
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with providers and custody
• Follow all safety, security and contraband procedures

Requirements

• Current BLS (AHA)
• Acute care or med-surg experience; correctional experience preferred
• Background check and facility security clearance
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances