RN Correctional Full-time

Registered Nurse (RN) – Federal Healthcare Setting

 

Position Overview

·         We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide on-site clinical care in a secure federal healthcare environment.

·         This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing services to an adult patient population while adhering to established clinical, ethical, and institutional standards.

Schedule & Hours

·         Full-time, up to 40 hours per week

·         Schedules may include five (5) eight-hour shifts or four (4) ten-hour shifts

·         Typical shifts are early morning to afternoon, with an unpaid lunch break

·         Schedule may be adjusted based on operational needs

Key Responsibilities

·         Provide direct patient care in accordance with scope of practice and applicable regulations

·         Administer medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes

·         Assist with medication distribution and clinical workflows

·         Conduct patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and document clinical encounters

·         Perform venipuncture, skin testing, EKGs, and basic diagnostic procedures

·         Monitor and evaluate patient response to treatment and therapy

·         Respond to medical emergencies and provide care in the absence of a physician when required

·         Maintain accurate medical records and comply with privacy and confidentiality requirements

·         Follow infection control, safety, and security protocols at all times

·         Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to support patient care plans

Minimum Qualifications

·         Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California or Nevada

·         Minimum of three (3) years of professional RN experience

·         Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification

·         Graduation from an accredited nursing program

·         Ability to pass required background screening and orientation

Preferred Experience

·         Experience in correctional, institutional, hospital, or acute care settings

·         Strong assessment, documentation, and emergency response skills

·         Comfort working in structured and secure clinical environments

Additional Requirements

·         Ability to maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality

·         Willingness to comply with all institutional policies and procedures

·         Professional appearance; scrub uniforms permitted per site guidelines

·         Must be free of communicable diseases and comply with health screening requirements

What We Offer

·         Competitive hourly compensation

·         Stable full-time hours

·         Opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare environment

 

For more information and to apply please contact
Howard Newman
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
howard@bondhealthstaffing.com 

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