RN - Correctional Medicine

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services at a secure juvenile facility in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The role emphasizes independent work during portions of the shift, while coordinating with direct care staff to meet adolescent healthcare needs.

The ideal candidate holds an active NC RN license and has experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, or emergency nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license valid to practice in North Carolina.
• Experience in adolescent, pediatric, school, public health, correctional, or emergency nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care to adolescents in a secure setting.
• Serve independently as the sole on-site nurse during portions of the shift.
• Follow established medical protocols in delivering nursing services.
• Work closely with direct care staff to support juvenile healthcare needs.
• Maintain compliance with facility, security, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

RN license

Adolescent nursing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

WebEx

Job description

Hertford, United States | Posted on 08/17/2026

Adelphi is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing services at a facility in Perquimans County, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for adolescents in a structured setting and must be comfortable working independently while collaborating with direct care staff.

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Adolescent/Pediatric/School/Public Health/Correctional-Juvenile/Emergency Nursing
• Facility Type: Secure Juvenile Justice Environment
• Patient Population: Adolescents

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited/approved nursing program.
• Active RN license valid to practice in North Carolina.
• Experience in adolescent,pediatric, school, public health, correctional, or emergency nursing.
• Ability to function independently and follow established medical protocols.
• Comfortable serving as the sole on-site nurse during portions of the shift.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with direct care staff.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Teams or WebEx.
• Comfortable working in a secure juvenile environment with multiple locked areas.
• Complete required virtual/in-person orientation and on-site facility tour.
• Complete required contractor, IT, confidentiality, and PREA documentation/training.
• Comply with facility security requirements, including no personal cell phones.
• Must store personal items in clear bags/containers; no glass items permitted.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe nursing care to adolescents in a secure setting.
• Serve independently as the sole on-site nurse during portions of the shift.
• Follow established medical protocols in the delivery of nursing services.
• Work closely with direct care staff to support juvenile healthcare needs.
• Use available support while maintaining independent on-site nursing responsibility.
• Maintain compliance with facility, security, and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in required orientation & facility-specific training prior to assignment.