Skip to content
Nursing MasteryCareer companion for nurses
All jobs

Hiring organization

Advanced Correctional Healthcare

Registered Nurse-PRN

Traverse City, Michigan 49684

$45/hr

About $94k/yr

Start my application

About a minute · no account or résumé needed.

RNCorrections

Posted Jul 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 28, 2026

About this role

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier. Essential functions include: timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients; contact practitioner to obtain orders; administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner; provide emergency first aid care when appropriate; check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site; triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call; collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI; record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents; report reactions to treatments and medications; provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility's policies and discharge planning; record care information concisely, accurately, and completely; collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatmen
Show full description
t; maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions; maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic diets and nutrition, and social and behavioral sciences; recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies; notify supervisor of medical or security incidents; present/participate in in-service education sessions; perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards; maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices; oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice; may be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities; may be asked to act as a back-up to the H. S. A/Site Manager; may be asked to train new hires and coworkers.

Skills for this role

TriageDischarge Planning

Requirements

  • Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Knowledge of the RN scope of practice
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Corrections facility medical clinic experience
  • Triage
  • HIPAA compliance

Benefits

  • Referral program
  • 401(k) w/employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Paid Time Off
  • Disability Insurance

Living in Traverse City, MI

Traverse City sits on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, offering nurses a lakeside lifestyle surrounded by cherry orchards and wine country. With four seasons of outdoor activity and a compact downtown, it appeals to those seeking a slower pace after shift work.

Map showing the location of Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI on the map · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Metro price level · Traverse City area
93.4
7% below the national average
Median gross rent
$995/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Browse open roles in Traverse City

More roles

If this one fits

See all →
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or ask about this posting.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

We don’t ask for your name or email here.

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.