Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $50 to $55 per hour in Leavittsburg, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) – Occupational Health

Location: Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Duration: Minimum 6 months from projected start date
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: 6:10 AM – 7:30 PM (13-hour shifts)

Schedule Requirements

This is not a PRN position. A set schedule will be provided on the first day. Candidates must be available for any of the following schedules and remain flexible, as shifts may change based on facility needs:

• Sunday, Thursday, Friday: 6:10 AM – 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 6:10 AM – 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM

Facility Environment

• All-male Level 1 and Level 3 correctional facility
• Significant walking and stair use required
• Must clear a metal detector upon entry
• No cell phones permitted until proper paperwork is submitted and approved
• No cans, tobacco, vapes, etc. permitted
• Food and drinks must be in clear, see-through containers
• Maximum of one gallon of water permitted inside the facility

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to incarcerated individuals and/or staff in a state-operated correctional facility. Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, emergency response, documentation, and coordination of healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Assess, observe, and document patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Conduct nursing rounds and monitor patient conditions
• Take and record vital signs
• Administer prescribed medications, including narcotics
• Implement ordered treatment plans and immunizations
• Monitor restrained or isolated patients at required intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes)
• Respond to medical emergencies (administer first aid, perform CPR, arrange hospital transfers, notify physician as needed)
• Develop and implement care plans
• Perform specialized procedures including:
  • IV therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Wound care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Dialysis
  • Blood transfusions
  • Tube feeding
  • Catheterization
  • Suctioning
  • Phlebotomy

Leadership & Oversight

• Organize and oversee Code Blue response team
• Direct LPNs and medical support staff assigned to the unit
• Act as shift lead in absence of higher-level nursing staff
• Review care plans and assist with staff training and orientation
• Participate in staff development and education

Administrative & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Complete incident and accident reports
• Document Medicaid information as required
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and controlled medications
• Schedule outpatient appointments and coordinate physician services
• Participate in meetings and problem-solving initiatives