Registered Nurse

Location: Robertson Unit (TDCJ), Abilene, TX

Employer: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) – Managed Care

Schedule: 8-hour shifts |
Monday - Friday | Hours to be determined

Looking for a nursing career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Infirmary at the Robertson Unit.
This Monday
- Friday position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care in a structured clinical setting, with work hours to be determined.

At TTUHSC, our RN's are vital members of a multidisciplinary team, providing safe, compassionate, and clinically competent care within a correctional healthcare setting.

The Robertson Unit offers a dynamic clinical environment where RNs play a critical role in the management and coordination of patient care within the infirmary setting. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, monitoring patient conditions, coordinating treatment plans, and collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

RNs are empowered to utilize their clinical judgement, assessment skills, and leadership abilities while contributing to positive outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient advocacy, chronic disease management, care coordination, and the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.

• Patient Care
  :
  Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitors patients’ health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Clinical Observation
  :
  Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support
  :
  Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation
  :
  Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance
  :
  Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response
  :
  Assist in medical emergencies, triaging patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.
• Correctional healthcare clinic setting (officer always present during patient interactions)
• Fast-paced and high-responsibility environment
• Requires professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to stay calm under pressure

• Structured nursing onboarding with checklist
• Orientation spread over approximately 3 months
• Rotations with multiple team members before working independently
• Focus on building confidence with processes and environment
• Competitive pay
• State of Texas benefits, including:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Retirement through TRS, Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Stable schedule with built-in days off
• Medical malpractice coverage
• Long-term career stability with an academic healthcare system

• Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on the first attempt.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. For more information, please contact us at MCHR or