Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - in Crescent , CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional

Location:

Crescent City, CA

Pay: $80 to $85 per hour

Shift: Rotating – 5 days x 8 hours

Contract:

27 Weeks

Start Date:

05-25-2026

End Date: 11-29-2026

Contract Type:
Travel Contract

Shift Type:
Wednesday‑Sunday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (evening) and Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (day); rotating day/evening coverage

Hours per week: 40

• Assess and monitor patient condition with compassion and clinical accuracy
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans
• Use de‑escalation and crisis‑intervention techniques in behavioral health situations
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes clearly and timely
• Educate patients and family members on care plans, medications, and safety measures
• Participate actively in orientation and unit‑based quality improvement initiatives

• Active Registered Nurse license (RN) in California or compact RN with California authorization
• Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) certification is a plus or as required for dual‑role coverage
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience or comfort working in correctional or secure healthcare settings is highly desirable
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet facility onboarding requirements
• Strong communication skills and a calm, patient‑focused approach to care