LPN (Travel) Correctional Healthcare

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Correctional Healthcare

Talantage, LLC is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Travel Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for 12-week assignments in correctional healthcare facilities across Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for nurses who are passionate about delivering patient-centered care to an underserved population.

The LPN provides holistic nursing care to incarcerated individuals within the LPN scope of practice. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with medical and behavioral health professionals, the LPN supports patients with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.

This role requires the ability to work effectively in a secure environment, maintain professional boundaries, and deliver compassionate care while following clinical standards and facility protocols.

Assignments begin as early as November 16, 2026, and as late as December 7, 2026, depending on facility needs. Each assignment is 12 weeks.

Travel and living expense assistance is available for eligible nurses, subject to assignment terms and Talantage's travel policy. Eligibility, approved arrangements, reimbursement limits, and documentation requirements will be discussed before the assignment begins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, prescribed treatments, and routine patient monitoring within the LPN scope of practice.
• Monitor patient health status and promptly report changes to the supervising RN or medical provider.
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and urgent patient needs within established protocols.
• Support behavioral health care in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, security, and correctional facility procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Maryland LPN license or an active multistate LPN license authorizing practice in Maryland.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Current tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation that meets facility requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation and obtain required facility security clearance.
• Availability to complete a 12-week assignment and work the agreed-upon schedule.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• At least one year of LPN experience.
• Experience in correctional healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, or long-term care setting.
• Experience working with behavioral health populations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and collaborate effectively with healthcare and correctional staff.

Work Environment:

• Secure correctional facility setting.
• Fast-paced clinical environment requiring adaptability and sound judgment.
• Care for diverse patient populations with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Apply today to join the Talantage team and make a meaningful difference in correctional healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Talantage, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.