Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Corrections Job

Step into a pivotal role as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Corrections, where your hands-on care safeguards health, safety, and humanity within the walls that matter most. In the Cleveland area of Ohio, you’ll provide essential nursing support to incarcerated individuals, managing medical and mental health needs with professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence. Your day-to-day will include triage, medication administration, wound care, chronic disease management, and preventive health interventions, all while collaborating with physicians, mental health specialists, and security teams to ensure safe, dignified care. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape healthier outcomes one patient at a time, to strengthen the resilience of correctional health services, and to serve communities with integrity. As you envision your impact, consider the beauty of Ohio: the expansive shores of Lake Erie, the scenic trails of the Cuyahoga Valley, the historic neighborhoods and thriving arts scene of Cleveland, plus the rolling hills of Hocking Hills and the inviting charm of nearby rural landscapes. When you’re off duty, these landscapes offer restorative escapes and enriching experiences, helping you maintain balance in a demanding, rewarding field.

Location benefits extend beyond Cleveland’s urban energy. This assignment offers the chance to work in various locations across the U.S., broadening your professional horizon and exposing you to diverse inmate populations, facility cultures, and care protocols. You’ll enjoy the advantages of a travel-friendly credential with the stability of a consistent team behind you: access to housing assistance, competitive compensation, and robust support structures designed to help you thrive wherever you’re assigned. Cleveland combines affordable living with a thriving cultural scene, professional networks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, creating a well-rounded backdrop for a rewarding corrections nursing career. The broader U.S. placements provide invaluable experiences—from coastal facilities to midwestern campuses and beyond—each enriching your clinical toolkit and expanding your capacity to deliver high-quality care in high-demand environments.

Role specifics and benefits. As an LPN in corrections, you’ll be responsible for:
- Delivering comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients, including triage, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound management, immunizations, and chronic disease oversight.
- Conducting health assessments, recording accurate documentation in electronic health records, communicating findings to overseeing physicians, psychiatrists, and nursing leadership, and coordinating referrals as needed.
- Providing mental health support, crisis assessment, de-escalation, and safety planning in partnership with behavioral health teams, while maintaining secure, respectful patient interactions.
- Supporting infection control, wound care protocols, discharge planning, health education, and preventive care to promote well-being and reduce hospital transfers.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance, patient confidentiality, and meticulous controlled-substance accounting, with an emphasis on safety for patients and staff alike.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development within corrections nursing, expanding competencies in acute care, chronic disease management, infectious disease prevention, and care coordination.

Your growth potential is substantial. This role offers pathways to deepen expertise in corrections nursing, expand leadership responsibilities within a facility, and participate in cross-site programs or nationwide assignments that broaden clinical acumen and cultural competence. Benefits are competitive and designed to support you:
- A strong compensation package with weekly pay ranging from $1,417 to $1,515, reflecting experience and assignment requirements.
- A retention or onboarding bonus, housing assistance, and the opportunity for contract extensions based on performance and facility needs.
- Comprehensive support from a dedicated team, including 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, ensuring you’re never alone on the road or in unfamiliar facilities.
- Flexibility in assignment length with the potential for extended engagements, allowing you to build lasting professional relationships and a deeper understanding of corrections nursing.

Company values. Our organization is committed to empowering staff through respect, continuous development, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes patient-centered care. You’ll find mentors, peers, and leaders invested in your career advancement, with resources to help you pursue specialty certifications, expand clinical duties, and progress into elevated roles within corrections nursing and health services leadership. The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and focused on safety, integrity, and the well-being of both patients and caregivers.

Call to action. If you’re ready to join a company that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and opens doors to diverse U.S. healthcare experiences, we want to hear from you. Begin your journey as an LPN in Corrections in Cleveland, Ohio, with the start date of 01/26/2026 for a multi-week assignment, and discover the impact you can make while exploring the best that Ohio and the country have to offer. Apply now to embark on a dynamic, rewarding path in correctional nursing, where every shift is an opportunity to improve lives and advance your career.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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