Location: Tehachapi, CA

Start Date: 12-08-2025

End Date: 06-14-2026

Shift Type: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (day/evening)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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 within the correctional medical unit
• Administer medications, document nursing interventions, and monitor patient status
• Perform focused assessments and report changes in condition to supervising clinicians
• Support treatment plans and assist with wound care, vital signs, and routine clinical procedures
• Maintain accurate, timely charting and follow facility policies for security and safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care
• Participate in orientation and training to ensure compliance with facility standards

Qualifications

• Valid California LVN license in good standing (required)
• LPT certification or experience working with psychiatric/behavioral populations is a plus
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience in med administration, documentation, and basic nursing assessments
• Prior correctional healthcare or institutional experience preferred but not required
• Ability to pass facility security clearance and follow site-specific protocols
• Professional attitude, strong communication skills, and teamwork mindset

Education

• Vocational nursing diploma or equivalent completion of an accredited LVN program

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid medication administration and infection control practices
• Accurate clinical documentation and electronic charting comfort
• Basic assessment skills: vitals, wound checks, and patient observation
• Ability to work calmly and safely in a secure/correctional environment
• Effective verbal communication and de-escalation techniques
• Time management skills to maintain productivity across assigned patients

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week so you know your schedule and your paycheck
• Competitive pay and registry opportunities to expand your experience
• Orientation and onboarding support — 2 weeks to get you confident and comfortable
• Supportive team environment that values safety, respect, and professional growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance where applicable
• Access to continuing education and clinical skill refreshers
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Work in a stable facility with clear clinical protocols and leadership support

Travel Perks: Explore Tehachapi, CA

Explore the iconic Tehachapi Loop and watch trains navigate an engineering marvel, enjoy scenic mountain hiking and biking trails with fresh air and wide views, visit the historic Tehachapi Depot & Railroad Museum, check out the nearby wind farm viewpoints, and take easy weekend trips to Bakersfield for dining and amenities or to Lake Isabella for outdoor water activities.

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