Travel Corrections Nurse Practitioner - Impactful Care

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Travel Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical care in correctional facilities under your licensure. You will perform physical exams, order tests, prescribe medications, and educate inmates on health promotion and treatment within scope.

The role requires NP licensure in the practice state, CPR, and compliance with state/federal rules. Prior correctional or travel NP experience is preferred; some travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Current NP certification and state license required.
• AANP/ANCC certification preferred.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• One year correctional experience preferred.
• Maintain collaboration agreements per state requirements.
• CPR if applicable.
• TB screening if applicable.
• Health certificate per contract/state regulation.
• Must meet federal/state/local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services to incarcerated individuals.
• Perform physical exams, diagnostic testing and health screenings.
• Prescribe medications within licensure scope.
• Educate inmates on health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

NP certification

State licensure

Clinical collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Travel Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical care in correctional facilities under your licensure. You will perform physical exams, order tests, prescribe medications, and educate inmates on health promotion and treatment within scope.

The role requires NP licensure in the practice state, CPR, and compliance with state/federal rules. Prior correctional or travel NP experience is preferred; some travel between facilities may be required.