Regional Travel Nurse - Registered Nurse

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Duluth, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering nursing care, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests for patients in a correctional facility. The role involves coordinating medical services, maintaining patient records, and providing emergency first aid.

Qualifications

You have a valid Registered Nursing License and an associate's degree, along with at least one year of nursing experience. You are also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and possess a valid Driver's License with reliable transportation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Nursing License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Driver's License

HIPAA

AIM ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS (EMR)

NCCHC CCHP certification

pharmacology

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Travel Nurse - Duluth, MN - Duluth, MNPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Nursing/Nursing Support$3,000 Sign On Bonus!!!! SUMMARY:  Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical and mental health care for an underserved population. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Responsible for nursing care delivery for assigned client locations.  Timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.  Administer prescribed medication, treatments, and other tasks, as ordered by the practitioner.  Provide emergency first aid care when appropriate.  Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate.  Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call.  Record information in chronic clinic and report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition.  Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.  Coordinate medical services as directed by the practitioner and provide patient education to support care.  Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions, as required.  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.  Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents.  Attend in-service education sessions as requested by the client.  Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards.  Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies.  Acquire professional licensure as directed.  May be asked to train new hires and coworkers.  Proficient in using and maintaining patient electronic healthcare records and learning AIMM electronic Medical Records (EMR).  Acquire and maintain professional nursing licensure.  Remain available for staffing coverage needs including nights, weekends, and holidays.  Perform all other duties as assigned.  TRAINING EXPECTATIONS: Associates in this role are expected, as a condition of employment, to complete all training assigned within a reasonable time, generally within less than 15 days. This role includes the following training requirements: Obtain and maintain NCCHC CCHP certification. Must maintain CPR/BLS certification. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (emotional quotient; EQ): To be successful in the organization, associates should have a high EQ. This is necessary to communicate productively, to build and maintain relationships, to recognize and reduce stress, to defuse conflict situations and to increase job satisfaction. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have the authority to hire, fire, discipline, discharge, assign overtime, and/or direct and assign work, or the ability to effectively recommend any of these actions. This role also serves as a coach and mentor for other employees. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This role operates in a correctional facility or similar setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Incumbents will be exposed to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the ability to push, pull, and move medication carts of approximately 50 pounds on wheels. Required physical activity includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting, and supporting patients. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary. Weekend, evening, night, and holiday work may be required. TRAVEL: This position requires travel. QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Registered Nursing License and associate's degree required. Must be licensed and/or willing to obtain licensure in the state(s) where practice occurs. 1+ year(s) of nursing experience required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training required. Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.   Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status): Referral program 401(k) w/employer match Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Professional Development Paid Time Off Disability Insurance

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is the nation’s largest jail contract management company, managing contracts for health care teams and customized programs in a variety of correctional settings across 18 states. ACH has been awarded two Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics, honored at Music City's Community Choice Awards for having the Best Employee Recognition Program, and named “Best Hospital & Health Care Business of the Year” in the Global 100 Awards for 2025 and 2026. In 2025, ACH was also certified as a Great Place to Work for the 10th consecutive year. In 2025, ACH saved over $16.8 million in taxpayer dollars through bill scrubbing. From 2020 to 2025, over 102% of contracted nursing hours were met nationwide, and more than 131 patient lives were saved. Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: https://www.advancedch.com/careers
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