Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional

Company: GLC On-The-Go
Location: Somerset
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel nurse Correctional for a travel nursing job in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Correctional - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/25/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights - Employment Type: Travel Corrections RN Multiple locations available varying shifts Locations: - Mercer, PA - Somerset, PA - Muncy, PA - Camp Hill, PA Provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and detainees in Commonwealth correctional facilities. • Serve as charge nurse, staff nurse, or assessment coordinator. • As charge nurse: direct and coordinate nursing care, assess staff and equipment needs, supervise paraprofessional/non-professional nursing personnel, and ensure proper service coordination and documentation. • As assessment coordinator: develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans, coordinate care with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams, and meet with residents and families as required. • As staff nurse: provide professional nursing care, may manage specialty areas (infection control, quality improvement, risk management). • Receive assignments via oral or written instructions and exercise independent judgment in applying professional nursing practices. • Work is reviewed by RN supervisors, physicians, or dentists for quality and adherence to standards. Required Competencies (includes but not limited to): • Airway insertion, CPR, first aid, catheter care/insertion, AED, oxygen administration, IV therapy, heparin lock insertion/irrigation, medication administration (oral, topical, injectable, suppository), vital signs, nursing protocols, ambu bag usage. • Audiogram and telebinocular testing, universal/standard precautions, documentation on Medication Administration Records. • Tuberculin testing, order transcription, O2 mask/nasal usage, peak flow meter, pulse oximeter, respiratory mask, suctioning, restraints, specimen collection. • Ventilator care, urine dipstick, wound culture, anti-embolic hose, arm sling, binders, traction, decubitus care, drains, dressing changes, ear/eye irrigation, enemas, EKG, glucometer usage. • Hoyer lift technique, nasogastric/gastrostomy tube insertion, irrigation, and feedings, jejunostomy, nebulizer treatment, nephrostomy care, neurological checks, ostomy care, suture removal, vaginal douche, sterile technique, wound care. • Blood pressure monitoring, tracheostomy care, full body assessments including mini mental status exam, and development/completion of Plans of Care. • Must function within standards of nursing practice at all times. Must have About GLC On-The-Go GLC is more than just a staffing agency – we’re your trusted partner in finding travel, local, and PRN contracts that align with your career aspirations and lifestyle. We specialize in connecting travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals like you with opportunities in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, and allied fields across the U.S. Our attentive and friendly recruiters are always just a call or text away, ready to guide you at every step, ensuring you feel valued and heard. We understand the unique needs of travel healthcare professionals, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits and 24/7 support. Join GLC, where our 20 years of experience mean we know how to help you find the assignments that turn your career goals into reality. With us, it's not just a placement – it's your dream career made possible

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