Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, Corrections — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This travel, temporary assignment begins May 18, 2026, for 13 weeks in a corrections health setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,772 to $1,849, with guaranteed hours of 16 per week. Shifts are 8 hours, daytime, on a 5x8 schedule (07:00–15:30). This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,772–$1,849 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 16 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour daytime, 07:00–15:30, 5x8
- Start date: 05/18/2026
- Setting: Corrections health setting

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to individuals in a correctional health setting, including monitoring and reassessment.
- Administer medications and therapies per physician orders; observe and report adverse effects.
- Perform patient assessments, measure vital signs, and accurately document in health records.
- Triage, respond to medical emergencies, and coordinate timely transfers when needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff and security personnel, while maintaining patient privacy and safety.
- Adhere to infection prevention, safety protocols, and facility policies; ensure accurate incident reporting when applicable.

Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States, eligible to practice in Pennsylvania for this assignment
- CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to work in a correctional health setting and follow security and safety protocols
- Availability to commit to a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Willingness to work an 8-hour day shift (07:00–15:30)
- Strong communication and documentation skills

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment-specific credentialing support
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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