Registered Nurse – St. Clair County Jail

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Belleville, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for day, evening, and night shifts at St. Clair County Jail.

The role includes assessing health needs, administering medications, and guiding treatment plans with a focus on patient education and safety. Shift differential applies for evenings and nights. Qualified candidates have an active RN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and mental health needs and administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and educate patients.
• Support patient education and timely referrals.
• Maintain safety and standards across the unit.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

CPR certification

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail

LOCATION: Belleville, IL

PAY RATE: $40.00/hr. to $45.00/hr.

*Plus $3.50/hour shift differential for evening & night shifts

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you’ll do more than care for patients—you’ll lead, teach, and advocate. Working closely with healthcare and correctional staff, you’ll assess physical/mental health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. You’ll play a key role in supporting patient education, making timely referrals, and helping maintain safety and standards across the unit. Whether you’re managing medications, mentoring staff, or responding to a crisis, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You’ll do more than just deliver care.

You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license and 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

Apply today and become the RN your community needs.