Nurse RN - Correctional Med Surg - $2,125 per week

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Correctional Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Malibu, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Correctional Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Malibu, CA

Facility: Juvenile Court Health Services – Campus V. Kilpatrick

Schedule: Travel Assignment | 16 Weeks | 5x8 Days

Pay Range: $1,832.81 – $2,156.25 / week

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a 16-week travel assignment in Malibu, CA, providing care to juvenile inmate patients within a locked forensic facility. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care to youth facing mood, anxiety, and behavioral conditions in a specialized juvenile corrections setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, triage, and ongoing nursing care for juvenile patients within a correctional environment.
• Support patients experiencing acute behavioral health issues, anxiety, and mood disorders.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, security, and medical protocols while working closely with law enforcement personnel.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient care documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Active California State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Current AHA BLS certification.
  • MAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) or CPI certification.
  • LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City specific).
  • LA County Employee Health Clearance completed prior to start date.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of correctional RN in-patient experience required; prior experience with juvenile populations preferred.

NuWest Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Dedicated Recruiter & Support Team

NuWest Travel Nursing Job ID #282054. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Correctional Registered Nurse (RN): Malibu, CA