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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional
Location: Dayton, OH
Agency: 22nd Century Healthcare, Inc.
Pay: $50 to $55 per hour
Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 40 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse (RN – General, Dialysis, Mental Health)

Location: Dayton, OH 45417
Duration: Minimum 6 months from projected start date
Hours: 36–40 hours per week

Schedule Requirements

• Must be available for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
• Rotating weekends required
• Must work at least one weekend day per week
• Schedule and shift assignments will be determined at the start of the assignment
• Flexibility is required as days and hours may change based on facility needs

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care within a state-operated facility. Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and responding to medical emergencies.

This is an all-female facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients/inmates in a medical or institutional setting
• Observe, assess, and document patient symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Conduct nursing rounds and record vital signs
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and immunizations
• Monitor patients in restricted or isolated settings and provide emergency medical care when needed
• Develop and implement patient care plans
• Organize and oversee emergency response (Code Blue)
• Supervise and direct assigned healthcare staff as needed
• Assist physicians with diagnostic evaluations
• Maintain accurate documentation of medications, treatments, incidents, and reports
• Monitor and control inventory of medications, including controlled substances
• Order medical supplies and equipment
• Coordinate outpatient appointments and prescription services
• Participate in staff development and training
• Serve on committees or problem-solving teams as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Associate’s Degree (minimum education requirement)
• BLS/CPR certification