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Registered Nurse

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Registered Nurse – Stability, Benefits, and a Career That Takes Care of You!

Are you looking for a nursing role where you are truly supported? Join a team that values your skills and offers the stability you deserve. At the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, you won’t work alone. You will have a dedicated team and helpful managers by your side every day.

What’s In It For You?

We focus on your future so you can focus on your patients.

  • Starting Salary: $88,130 annually with regular increases - typically 2x per year.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer 40-hour work weeks with the possibility of alternative work schedules to fit your life.
  • Retirement: Excellent retirement package—eligible for full benefits as early as age 50 or 55.
  • Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus a generous leave package.
  • Health: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.

Your Impact on the Team

As a Corrections Nurse, you provide essential care within our facilities. Your day-to-day will include:

  • Patient Care: Checking ailments, making nursing diagnoses, and referring patients to doctors.
  • Treatments: Giving medications and checking how well they work.
  • Teaching: Sharing health tips with staff and patients to keep everyone safe.
  • Teamwork: Working with a steady crew to keep the medical unit running smoothly.

Schedule Information

Our facilities run 24/7, providing 365-day care. While your specific hours will be determined upon hire, our standard shifts are:

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
  • Alternative schedules may be available based on need.
  • Please note: This position is fully on-site (no telework).

Requirements to Apply

  • Licensure: Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
  • New Grads: You can apply if you are within 60 days of graduating! You just need your permit or license by your start date.
  • Permits: If you have a temporary permit, you must get your full RN license within one year.
  • Training: You will complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
  • Residency: The PA residency requirement is currently waived.

Ready to start your next chapter?

Apply today to grow your career in a rewarding, high-paying environment!

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