Location: Crescent City, CA

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 08-09-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Day). Training: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM for first 2 weeks

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $85 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, skilled nursing care to patients in a correctional medical setting
• Perform thorough assessments and document patient conditions accurately and promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with facility protocols
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and correctional staff to ensure safe outcomes
• Respond to urgent and emergent situations with calm, competent clinical intervention
• Educate patients about treatments and health maintenance in a clear, respectful way
• Maintain infection control standards, accurate medical records, and medication logs
• Participate in orientation and the initial training period to ensure smooth transition

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in California (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS/PNC as applicable is a plus
• Experience in medical/surgical, correctional health, or comparable clinical setting preferred
• Ability to pass facility background checks and meet correctional facility requirements
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working with diverse patient populations

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of medical nursing practices, medication administration, and wound care
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and accurate charting
• Infection control procedures and safety protocols
• Good clinical judgment, triage skills, and emergency response capability
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and security staff
• De-escalation techniques and experience working in secure or structured environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can recharge and actually enjoy a weekend
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for continuing education — we’ve got your back
• Supportive team environment with collaborative peers and strong leadership
• Opportunities for professional development and on‑the‑job training
• Employee assistance programs and resources for wellbeing
• A meaningful role where your clinical skills directly impact patient care

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