Registered Nurse RN

Nurse At Ada County JailJoin the team at the largest jail in Idaho, the Ada County Jail, where we accommodate up to 1,224 inmates daily. Our Health Services Unit is dedicated to providing exceptional care for up to 83 patients with acute medical and mental health needs. As part of our dynamic team of 45 healthcare professionals, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of those in our care.Our treatment plans are rooted in community best practices, while also considering the unique security challenges of a correctional setting. Nurses work closely with security staff, ensuring that safety is always a top priority—no nurse is ever alone with a patient, offering peace of mind in a secure environment.With the freedom to use your clinical judgment every day, our nurses enjoy autonomy while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that challenges and rewards you, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.SHIFT INFORMATIONNurses work three 12.2-hour shifts per week (36.6 hours per week). Day Shift - 5:48am - 6:00pm/ Night shift position: 5:48pm-6:00am. A shift pick for days/graveyard occurs every six months. Applicants must be willing to work all shifts (including weekends, days, nights, holidays, etc.). Working graveyard shift provides an extra 10% shift differential, which is included in the range posted. New Registered Nurses start between $44.74 - $59.28/hr. (depending on degree type and experience; top wage includes 10% differential for graveyard shift). In addition, Registered Nurses may earn up to $100 per weekend shift worked. Our competency plans allows further growth with Registered Nurses earning up to $63.99/hr. (includes 10% differential for graveyard shift).BENEFITSYearly uniform allowance (four sets of scrubs) Shoe voucher Paid continuing education and licensure renewals Paid lunch breaks Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances Idaho PERSI retirement plan Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3% Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours Employee Assistance Program (EAP) No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances Eleven (11) paid holidays annually Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities Wellness Program Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA