Location: Soledad, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 08-10-2026

Shift Type: Wednesday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (day); Orientation: 1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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 direct patient care and skilled nursing interventions as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Administer medications, monitor vitals, and document patient status accurately
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support individualized care plans
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining patient safety
• Support infection control, security protocols, and facility policies in a correctional setting
• Participate in orientation and training, helping maintain a high standard of clinical practice

Qualifications

• Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification recommended
• Comfortable and professional working in a correctional healthcare environment
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skills
• Clear background check and ability to meet facility clearance requirements
• Previous experience as an LVN preferred but new grads from accredited programs are welcome

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program
• Completion of required state LVN licensure prerequisites

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of medical-surgical nursing principles
• Medication administration and accurate charting
• Patient assessment and early recognition of clinical changes
• Effective communication with patients, peers, and security staff
• Basic emergency response and infection control practices
• Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Comprehensive onboarding with a dedicated orientation day to get you up to speed
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Paid time off options to recharge and avoid burnout
• Professional development opportunities and clinical mentorship
• Robust employee health and wellbeing resources
• Referral program that rewards you for bringing great teammates
• A workplace culture focused on safety, respect, and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Soledad, CA

This contract takes you to the Salinas Valley region where weekend adventures await. Explore Pinnacles National Park for hiking and rock formations, take a quick drive to Monterey for the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, enjoy the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, or experience scenic coastal drives along Highway 1 and Big Sur. Local farms and farmers markets showcase fresh produce and wine country is a short trip away for relaxed weekends.

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