Emporia, Virginia

Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN): Corrections

As a dedicated healthcare professional, you deserve a rewarding job with an employer who prioritizes your needs and well-being. At MedFirst Staffing, we believe your nursing career should align with your goals, skills, and lifestyle. MedFirst Staffing offers its nurses top pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We back our nurses with a team of staffing professionals who value your time and your talent and work diligently to support your career ambitions.

We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for full-time, 13- and 26-week contract positions at state-operated adult correctional facilities located in the Central, Eastern, and Western Regions of Virginia. Your expertise and leadership will help ensure high-quality care to those in need.

These highly sought-after positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment in accordance with the terms of their contract.

Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Details:

  • 13- and 26-week contracts (with opportunities for additional contract renewals)
  • Full-time schedule, 36 hours (three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend)
  • 12-hour day and 12-hour night shift positions available
  • New employee orientation provided

Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License and Credentials Requirements:

  • Current Virginia or Compact RN/LPN License
  • Current CPR Certification, BLS – American Heart Association
  • Current PPD

Registered Nurse (RN) Primary Job Duties:

  • Conduct health assessments and sick call for inmates
  • Administer medications and treatments
  • Provide health education and counseling
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
  • Monitor inmate health
  • Treat inmate health conditions and injuries
  • Supervise nursing assistants

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Job Duties:

  • Administer medications and treatments
  • Provide health education and counseling
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
  • Monitor inmate health and maintain patient records
  • Treat inmate health conditions and injuries
  • Supervise nursing assistants

Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Benefits:

  • W-2 Wages (paid weekly)
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, available to full-time employees
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)

Candidates must provide up to 3 professional references and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

About MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings.

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