Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $55 to $58 per hour in Los Angeles, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional Location: Los Angeles, CA Agency: 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc. Pay: $55 to $58 per hour Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 5 Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc. to find a qualified Correctional RN in Los Angeles, California, 90230! Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional Setting Location: Los Angeles, CA 90012 Shift: 8-hour shifts Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Duration: 16-week assignment Position Summary Seeking highly skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) with experience in a correctional or forensic healthcare setting. The RN will provide direct patient care in a secure environment and must be comfortable working with incarcerated populations and collaborating with security personnel. Key Responsibilities Provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions Administer medications and treatments as prescribed Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions Maintain accurate and timely documentation Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare and security teams Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Requirements Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license Minimum one (1) year of correctional nursing or inpatient experience Experience working in a secure or forensic environment preferred Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Crisis Prevention or Management certification 29396277EXPTEMP

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