Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $80 to $85 per hour in Crescent City, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional
Location: Crescent City, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $80 to $85 per hour
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 27 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Correctional RN in Crescent City, California, 95531!

Location:  Crescent City, CA

Start Date:  05-25-2026

End Date:  11-29-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (evening) and Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM (day); rotating day/evening coverage

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Assess and monitor patient condition with compassion and clinical accuracy
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans
• Use de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques in behavioral health situations
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes clearly and timely
• Educate patients and family members on care plans, medications, and safety measures
• Participate actively in orientation and unit-based quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (RN) in California or compact RN with California authorization
• Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) certification is a plus or as required for dual-role coverage
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience or comfort working in correctional or secure healthcare settings is highly desirable
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet facility onboarding requirements
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient-focused approach to care

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