Registered Nurse -Mental Health

Centurion Health

Zephyrhills, Florida

You'll work as a full-time mental health RN at Zephryhills Correctional Institution.

Posted Sep 24

Shift and hours: 7a-7:30p shifts · 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends 7a-7:30p, 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends3 shifts a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Correctional providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patientsincarcerated patients
License: RN license Florida RN license or ability to obtain licenseFlorida RN license, or ability to obtain one
Term: Permanent We are currently seeking a Full Time Mental Health Registered NurseFull time

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License: Florida RN license, or ability to obtain one Florida RN license or ability to obtain license Check your license
Also asks: Security clearance, drug screen and criminal background check Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $44/hr, across 1,633 postings.
Loan repayment: Eligible for up to $4,000 per year State Loan Reimbursement through Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education Program (FRAME)
Eligibility: Benefits for full-time team members We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Benefits

BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insuranceHealth, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
BenefitsPaid holidaysPaid holidays
BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountFlexible Spending Account
BenefitsContinuing education benefitsContinuing Education benefits

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BenefitsUp to $4,000 per year in state loan reimbursement through FRAMEEligible for up to $4,000 per year State Loan Reimbursement through Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education Program (FRAME)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

The role and schedule

Hours stated: 7a-7:30p, 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends
Weekends: Rotating weekends 7a-7:30p, 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends
Details: Provides mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections

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Employer Educator role in Illinois DOC plans clinical education, nurse mentoring programs, conferences, and in-services (remote with regional travel).

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Scheduling

Examples: nights 5:30pm–6:00am three shifts/week rotating weekends; days Mon–Fri; PT Friday 1:30–10pm; RN supervisor mainly 8:00am–4:30pm with floor/admin mix. Travel RNs float across IN facilities.

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Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections .

We are currently seeking a Full Time Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our team at Zephryhills Correctional Institution located in Zephryhills, Florida.

Pay Rate: $40-46/hr

The RN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Registered Nurses work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological and social needs of the patient.

Florida RN license or ability to obtain license

Current CPR

Corrections experience not required

Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

7a-7:30p, 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Eligible for up to $4,000 per year State Loan Reimbursement through Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education Program (FRAME)

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In Zephyrhills, FL

Zephyrhills, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,148/mo
Household income: $52,108/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Zephyrhills, FL

NeighborhoodsZephyrhills features a distinct mix of historic character and modern master-planned expansion. Downtown Zephyrhills offers early-twentieth-century bungalows arranged on a walkable street grid near local shops and civic buildings. Just outside the core, established master-planned developments like Lake Bernadette feature golf course fairways and tennis facilities, while newer developments like Silverado cater to buyers seeking modern suburban amenities. On the southern and western edges, large-scale master-planned developments such as Two Rivers provide resort-style pools, fitness centers, and clubhouse dining at The Landing, with neighboring communities like Cobblestone, Abbott Park, and Riverwood expanding residential options. Low-maintenance attached housing is concentrated in developments like Abbott Square and The Townes at Windsong.

Zephyrhills features a distinct mix of historic character and modern master-planned expansion. Downtown Zephyrhills offers early-twentieth-century bungalows arranged on a walkable street grid near local shops and civic buildings.

Just outside the core, established master-planned developments like Lake Bernadette feature golf course fairways and tennis facilities, while newer developments like Silverado cater to buyers seeking modern suburban amenities. On the southern and western edges, large-scale master-planned developments such as Two Rivers provide resort-style pools, fitness centers, and clubhouse dining at The Landing, with neighboring communities like Cobblestone, Abbott Park, and Riverwood expanding residential options.

Low-maintenance attached housing is concentrated in developments like Abbott Square and The Townes at Windsong.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: movewithmomentum.com Source 2: rizzzoselfstorage.com Source 3: cbaquaterrarealty.com Source 4: cbaquaterrarealty.com

Getting aroundHealthcare professionals commuting from Zephyrhills rely heavily on private vehicles, as public transit across eastern Pasco County is minimal. Driving south or west toward Tampa-area medical facilities typically involves traveling along key regional arteries including US-301 (Gall Boulevard), State Road 54, State Road 56, and Eiland Boulevard/Morris Bridge Road to connect with Interstate 75. A commute into Tampa generally spans between 35 and 70 minutes depending on peak traffic congestion, weather, and the specific hospital destination. Rapid population growth across the corridor has placed noticeable strain on local two-lane connectors, making drive-time buffers essential for shift workers.

Healthcare professionals commuting from Zephyrhills rely heavily on private vehicles, as public transit across eastern Pasco County is minimal. Driving south or west toward Tampa-area medical facilities typically involves traveling along key regional arteries including US-301 (Gall Boulevard), State Road 54, State Road 56, and Eiland Boulevard/Morris Bridge Road to connect with Interstate 75. A commute into Tampa generally spans between 35 and 70 minutes depending on peak traffic congestion, weather, and the specific hospital destination.

Rapid population growth across the corridor has placed noticeable strain on local two-lane connectors, making drive-time buffers essential for shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cbaquaterrarealty.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: cbaquaterrarealty.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in Zephyrhills ranges from tranquil municipal parks to high-adrenaline pursuits. Skydive City drop zone draws tandem jumpers and aviation enthusiasts from across the globe, anchoring the area's extreme-sports identity. Within town, Zephyr Park, Centennial Park, and Veterans Memorial Park offer shaded walking paths, open green spaces, fishing banks, and pavilions. Just beyond the city limits, the Upper Hillsborough Tract of the Upper Hillsborough Preserve offers extensive equestrian, hiking, and mountain-biking trails along the Hillsborough River, while nearby Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa provides canoe rentals, camping, and walking paths alongside rare class II Florida river rapids.

Outdoor recreation in Zephyrhills ranges from tranquil municipal parks to high-adrenaline pursuits. Skydive City drop zone draws tandem jumpers and aviation enthusiasts from across the globe, anchoring the area's extreme-sports identity.

Within town, Zephyr Park, Centennial Park, and Veterans Memorial Park offer shaded walking paths, open green spaces, fishing banks, and pavilions. Just beyond the city limits, the Upper Hillsborough Tract of the Upper Hillsborough Preserve offers extensive equestrian, hiking, and mountain-biking trails along the Hillsborough River, while nearby Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa provides canoe rentals, camping, and walking paths alongside rare class II Florida river rapids.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitflorida.com Source 2: rizzzoselfstorage.com Source 3: quora.com

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Living in Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills offers relocating nurses a tranquil setting in eastern Pasco County, balancing classic Florida open spaces with rapid residential modernization. Once recognized predominantly for pure spring water, veteran heritage, and world-class drop zones at Skydive City, the town has evolved into an appealing bedroom community for Tampa Bay professionals. Relocating healthcare workers can choose between historic homes in downtown Zephyrhills, golf-course living in Lake Bernadette, or contemporary master-planned communities like Two Rivers and Silverado, complete with resort pools and clubhouse dining at The Landing. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the class II river rapids at Hillsborough River State Park, walking around Zephyr Park, or sipping craft brews at Zephyrhills Brewing Company downtown. However, living here comes with logistical tradeoffs: car dependency is total, and commuting to regional hospitals via corridors like State Road 54, US-301, and Interstate 75 means contending with heavy traffic. For nurses seeking community warmth, neighborhood amenities, and outdoor recreation outside metropolitan density, Zephyrhills provides a quiet, grounded retreat.

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As of 2026Source 1: movewithmomentum.com Source 2: cbaquaterrarealty.com Source 3: cbaquaterrarealty.com Source 4: visitflorida.com Source 5: youtube.com

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