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Correctional Nurse (RN)| Bakersfield, CA | $2484 weekly People Integra LLC. Bakersfield, CA Job Details Travel nursing | Full-time | Contract $60 - $64 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Teamwork Electronic health records (EHR) management RN License BLS Certification Correctional experience Emergency medicine Full Job Description Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Nursing13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift | 36
Hours/Week Location:
Bakersfield, CA Contract Length:
13
Weeks Shift:
Nights (3 x 12-hour shifts)
Hours:
36 Hours per
Week Start Date:
07/13/2026
Pay:
$64/hr or $2484 for 36 hrs weekly Travel Correctional RN Opportunity Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking for your next travel assignment? We are seeking a compassionate, clinically strong Travel Correctional Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a secure correctional healthcare setting. This assignment is ideal for nurses with experience in Correctional Nursing, Medical-Surgical (Med Surg), Emergency Department (ER), Acute Care, Adult Inpatient Care, Telemetry, or Behavioral Health. As a Travel RN, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care while working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health professionals, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. This position requires exceptional assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple patient needs in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy challenging assignments, working independently, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, this opportunity is for you. Position Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation. The RN will care for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions while ensuring compliance with professional nursing standards, infection prevention guidelines, patient safety protocols, and evidence-based practices. The nurse will independently assess patient conditions, develop individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, respond to emergencies, educate patients, document care accurately, and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes. Primary Responsibilities Comprehensive Patient Assessment Perform complete physical and nursing assessments. Collect patient history and evaluate current health status. Assess physical, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs. Monitor vital signs and recognize changes in patient condition. Identify actual and potential health risks. Prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity. Recognize signs of clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions. Nursing Care Planning Develop individualized patient care plans. Establish measurable nursing goals. Implement physician orders and nursing interventions. Evaluate patient responses to treatment. Modify care plans as patient conditions change. Coordinate continuity of care throughout the assignment. Medication Administration Safely administer medications including: Oral medications Intramuscular (IM) injections Intravenous (IV) medications Subcutaneous injections Controlled substances Emergency medications Responsibilities include: Medication reconciliation Following the Five Rights of Medication Administration Monitoring therapeutic response Identifying adverse reactions Medication documentation Controlled substance accountability Medication storage compliance Minimum Qualifications ✅ Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License ✅ Minimum 3 years of recent Registered Nurse experience ✅ Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) ✅ Strong assessment and critical thinking skills ✅ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities ✅ Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) ✅ Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Correctional Nursing Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) Emergency Room (ER) Acute Care Adult Inpatient Nursing Telemetry Observation Unit Trauma Behavioral Health Float Pool Stepdown Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Public Health Required Certifications Active California RN License American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Core Clinical Skills Comprehensive Patient Assessment Care Planning Nursing Evaluation Medication Administration IV Therapy Venipuncture Wound Care Emergency Nursing Critical Thinking Nursing Judgment Patient Monitoring EMR Documentation Infection Prevention Patient Safety Care Coordination Patient Education Therapeutic Communication Time Management Multidisciplinary Collaboration Evidence-Based Practice Why Join This Assignment? ✔ 13-Week Travel Contract ✔ Consistent 36-Hour Weekly Schedule ✔ Night Shift ✔ Work with a Collaborative Healthcare Team ✔ Gain Valuable Correctional and Acute Care Experience ✔ Weekly Pay ✔ Travel Opportunity with Potential Extension ✔ Dedicated Recruiter Support Throughout Your Assignment Who Should Apply?
This position is ideal for:
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