Registered Nurse - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 89,882 - 111,956; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care within a correctional setting. You will support medical teams, perform treatments, administer medications, and help maintain health records.

The role requires PA RN licensure with potential pathways for temporary permit holders to obtain full licensure within one year; a full-time, 40-hour week schedule with day and evening

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania RN license required.
• Temporary practice permit holders must obtain RN licensure within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and treatment in a correctional setting.
• Assist physicians during exams and clinics; administer tests, screenings, immunizations.
• Provide emergency response including CPR and AED support; refer patients as needed.
• Maintain electronic health records and safeguard controlled substances.
• Sterilize instruments and manage treatment supplies inventory.
• Communicate shift information and support facility operations.

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Salary: $89,882.00 - $111,956.00 Annually

Location: Crawford County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-54930-30420

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR CBS Med

Opening Date: 07/24/2026

Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30420

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union: SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit: P4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00111630

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs

Worksite Address: 451 Fullerton Avenue

City: Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16403

Contact Name: Maria Traficante

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs as a Registered Nurse and help make a positive impact every day. This role offers the chance to use your clinical skills while supporting patient well-being in a unique and meaningful setting. Become part of a dedicated team that values compassion, professionalism, and growth. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections welcomes you to build your career with purpose.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on providing nursing care and treatment services to individuals with medical, behavioral, or developmental needs in a correctional setting. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Care: Deliver nursing services such as checking vital signs, giving medications, performing treatments, and reinforcing health education
• Medical Support: Assist physicians during exams and clinics while administering tests, screenings, and immunizations
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and a automated external defibrillator (AED) support and refer patients to appropriate medical professionals
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate electronic health records, complete written reports, and safeguard controlled substances
• Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, handle chemical and steam methods, and maintain an organized inventory of treatment supplies
• Team Communication: Share shift reports, communicate urgent information, and support smooth operations within the facility

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Hours and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week.
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• 1st shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am
• Work hours TO BE DETERMINED
• Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Necessary Special Requirements

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
• Successful completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.