Location: Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a correctional facility
• Assess, triage, and document patient conditions accurately and promptly
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and manage wound care as ordered
• Collaborate with security and multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe environment
• Respond to and manage urgent clinical situations with calm and competence
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and follow facility policies
• Educate patients on care plans, medications, and health maintenance within the facility context

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS preferred or available
• Previous experience in correctional health or urgent care settings is a plus
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and facility security clearance
• Comfort working in a secure, jail environment where cell phones are restricted
• Willingness to work evenings and all days of the week as scheduled for this assignment

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills
• Medication administration and documentation proficiency
• Good judgment in emergency response and basic life support
• Familiarity with infection control and universal precautions
• Effective communication with patients, security, and clinical teams
• Experience with electronic health records and accurate charting
• De-escalation techniques and working safely in secure environments

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours/week so you know what to expect each paycheck
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement for contract travel nurses
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is less painful
• Paid time off opportunities to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• Supportive team that values safety, respect, and your clinical judgment
• Access to continuing education and professional development resources

Travel Perks: Explore Philadelphia, PA

Explore historic Philadelphia while on assignment: stroll Independence National Historical Park and see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, climb the steps outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art and snap a Rocky photo, graze your way through Reading Terminal Market, enjoy the trails and green space in Fairmount Park and along the Schuylkill River Trail, and sample Philly’s legendary cheesesteaks and vibrant restaurant scene. Easy rail and bus connections make day trips to New York City or Washington, D.C. feasible on weekends.

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