Location: Soledad, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 10-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in the RHU and medical unit
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and in line with facility protocols
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient status, escalating concerns promptly
• Document nursing care, observations, and patient responses clearly and professionally
• Collaborate with custody staff and interdisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safety and continuity of care
• Support the orientation and training process during the initial assignment period

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) credential (California license preferred/required)
• Comfortable working in a correctional setting and the Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU)
• Willingness to work holidays as required by the facility schedule
• Ability to participate in a two-week orientation prior to independent assignment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with security and clinical teams

Education

• Vocational Nursing diploma or certificate (completion of an approved LVN program)

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration and basic clinical nursing procedures
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Accurate clinical documentation and charting
• Infection control practices and adherence to facility safety protocols
• De-escalation techniques and awareness of correctional environment dynamics
• Team collaboration and clear communication with multi-disciplinary staff

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and your work matters
• Paid orientation to get you comfortable and confident (2-week orientation)
• Flexible travel assignment perks and local support while on contract
• Licensure assistance and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding at a state correctional facility with experienced preceptors
• Paid time off options and schedule stability on a consistent day shift
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great colleagues
• Work that builds clinical skills in a unique, high-impact setting

Travel Perks: Explore Soledad, CA

Explore nearby Pinnacles National Park for hiking and rock formations, enjoy the coastal charm of Monterey and Monterey Bay (aquarium, Cannery Row, scenic coastal drives), sample the local Salinas Valley food and farm-to-table dining scene, and take weekend trips to Big Sur and Paso Robles wine country for scenic drives and tasting rooms.

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