Registered Nurse - WEC Detention Facility
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Job Posting
JR Registered Nurse - WEC Detention Facility (Evergreen) (Open)
The work we do matters! Hiring AgencyCorrectional Services - Agency 46
LocationMcCook, NE
Hiring Rate$50.000
Job PostingJR Registered Nurse - WEC Detention Facility (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job DescriptionVarying shifts available, inquire at the time of interview. Starting wage $50.000/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential.
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
- Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities
Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For more information call . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones es.
Under limited supervision of a Nursing Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides professional nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates. Provides clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and direct care staff, provides direct patient nursing care and treatment within the scope of licensure in a correctional setting. Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting. Administer medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess patients utilizing protocols, triage.
Assist in moving patients.
Minimum Qualifications
A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.
OtherMust possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Will complete four to eight weeks of on the job training. Must complete background security check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical examination and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' Pre-service Training Program.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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