Location: Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 skilled nursing care to patients within a correctional facility, prioritizing safety and dignity
• Assess, document, and monitor patient status and escalate concerns to clinical leadership
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and according to facility protocols
• Collaborate with custody staff and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care in a secure environment
• Maintain strict compliance with facility rules, including restrictions on personal devices and wearable technology
• Complete timely charting, medication reconciliation, and transfer/incident paperwork

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Pennsylvania required
• Recent LPN clinical experience; correctional or med-surg experience highly valued
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or obtained upon hire
• Clear background check and ability to work inside a secured jail setting (no smart watches or personal cell phones allowed inside)
• Up-to-date immunizations and TB screening per facility policy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with security and clinical staff

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program (LPN/Vocational Nurse diploma or certificate)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of medication administration and basic nursing procedures
• Ability to perform accurate patient assessments and document findings clearly
• Comfort working independently in a controlled, secure environment
• Familiarity with infection control practices and safety protocols
• Good situational awareness and professional boundary management in correctional settings

Benefits

• Competitive pay with clear traveler rate
• Generous housing stipend options for travel clinicians
• Travel reimbursement to help with moving between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant
• Supportive onboarding and a team that values your safety inside secure facilities
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Access to employee assistance and wellbeing resources
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Philadelphia, PA

Explore historic Philadelphia during your time off: walk the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, climb the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and sample local eats at Reading Terminal Market. Enjoy riverside time at Penn's Landing or Spruce Street Harbor Park, stroll Rittenhouse Square for cafes and nightlife, and visit world-class museums and the Philadelphia Zoo. Weekend trips to nearby New York City or Washington, D.C. are also easy for a quick getaway.

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