Registered Nurse

Posting Date 09/17/26 Application Deadline 10/01/26 Pay Range $37.30 - $61.00 hourly Sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 for eligible registered nurses Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Check out our shift differential pay in addition to our base wage: An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm - 11:00pm An additional $4.50 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About the Position As a Registered Nurse for Maricopa County Correctional Health Services, you help fulfill the mission of providing medically necessary, evidence-based integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. Our nurses are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication, and a team approach to quality patient care. Daily, you will respond to the medical needs and provide necessary continuity of care that may emerge during a patient’s stay in the county jail system. On-The-Spot Hiring Event The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event focused on night shift positions on Thursday, October 1, from 2pm - 6pm ! Join us at the Flood Control District's Operation Building (South End of Parking Lot), located at 2801 W. Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County! About Us Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department’s culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state We Also Value Experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical/Surgical, ER, Urgent Care, or Psychiatric setting Job Contributions Provide assessments and implement appropriate nursing interventions Monitor the patient’s progress and evaluate outcomes Perform standard nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's needs Complete and process all required documentation, including plans and discharge planning, in a comprehensive, objective, and legible manner Provide health-related education to patients as appropriate to patient needs Administer medication and address other pharmacological needs Perform basic intravenous and phlebotomy skills Participate in the orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others Working Conditions Ability to work inside a jail Ability to respond to emergencies Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds Will be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process. #J-18808-Ljbffr