Correctional Nurse Practitioner - Wilkes Barre, PA

Supplemental Health Care

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Posted Jun 18

Unit and setting: Correctional
License: NP licenseCurrent Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of PA
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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License: Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of PA
Certification: AHA BLS
Certification: Board Certified/ Board Eligible
Experience: 1 year of recent relevant experience
Also asks: Active DEA to use in PA

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Experience: Corrections experience preferred but not required

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Life Insurance
Pet Insurance

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Supplemental Health Care is working with a Correctional Facility in Wilkes Barre, PA, to find a Nurse Practitioner. For more than 30 years, we've specialized in helping Medical Professionals find the assignments that best fit their current needs and long-term career goals. Whether you're just starting out or a veteran Nurse Practitioner, we'd love to get to know you and talk about the options that are available.

Qualifications

Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of PA

Aha BLS

Active DEA to use in PA

Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience
Board Certified/ Board Eligible
Corrections experience preferred but not required

Nurse Practitioner Contract Details

$75 - $82 an hour 13-week contract with possibility of extension Will provide care within their scope of practice and in accordance with the standards of the facility

*Estimated weekly payment may include both taxable wages and tax-free reimbursements for meals, housing, and incidentals. Please speak with a recruiter for details.

Apply online today to learn more about these Nurse Practitioner positions and to start the placement process.

What We Offer

Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance! Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by. SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. 401(k) Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options. Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

What's around it?

In Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent: $946/mo
Household income: $48,515/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Wilkes-Barre, PA

NeighborhoodsKingston, situated just across the Market Street Bridge on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, is widely favored by healthcare professionals and young workers for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and well-kept neighborhoods. Within Wilkes-Barre proper, historic residential blocks near downtown feature classic Dutch Colonial and Foursquare homes, while North Main Street showcases grand historic mansions adjacent to the King's College and Wilkes University campuses. Suburban boroughs such as Forty Fort, Plains, and Mountain Top offer peaceful residential settings with quick highway connections, whereas inner-city pockets like the areas surrounding Sherman Hills present distinct urban density and require closer neighborhood vetting.

Kingston, situated just across the Market Street Bridge on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, is widely favored by healthcare professionals and young workers for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and well-kept neighborhoods. Within Wilkes-Barre proper, historic residential blocks near downtown feature classic Dutch Colonial and Foursquare homes, while North Main Street showcases grand historic mansions adjacent to the King's College and Wilkes University campuses.

Suburban boroughs such as Forty Fort, Plains, and Mountain Top offer peaceful residential settings with quick highway connections, whereas inner-city pockets like the areas surrounding Sherman Hills present distinct urban density and require closer neighborhood vetting.

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As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: homes.com

Getting aroundWilkes-Barre features straightforward driving commutes, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes across the city center and adjacent boroughs like Kingston, Forty Fort, and Plains. The Wyoming Valley road network centers around Interstate 81 and regional corridors like the Cross Valley Expressway, though bridge crossings over the Susquehanna River—such as the historic Market Street Bridge—can see minor slowdowns during peak shift changes. Regional bus transit connects outlying towns, but most medical staff rely on personal vehicles for hospital commuting and accessing retail corridors in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Wilkes-Barre features straightforward driving commutes, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes across the city center and adjacent boroughs like Kingston, Forty Fort, and Plains. The Wyoming Valley road network centers around Interstate 81 and regional corridors like the Cross Valley Expressway, though bridge crossings over the Susquehanna River—such as the historic Market Street Bridge—can see minor slowdowns during peak shift changes.

Regional bus transit connects outlying towns, but most medical staff rely on personal vehicles for hospital commuting and accessing retail corridors in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Sources

As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: discovernepa.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River corridor, where Kirby Park provides wide lawns, walking paths, sports facilities, and riverfront views, connecting directly across the Market Street Bridge to the landscaped paths of the River Common. Just outside the city center, Seven Tubs Nature Area in the Pinchot State Forest offers hiking trails winding through gorge rock formations, waterfalls, and natural stone pools carved by Wheelbarrow Run. For extended outdoor trips, locals head slightly farther afield to Bear Creek Preserve and the extensive waterfall trails of Ricketts Glen State Park.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River corridor, where Kirby Park provides wide lawns, walking paths, sports facilities, and riverfront views, connecting directly across the Market Street Bridge to the landscaped paths of the River Common. Just outside the city center, Seven Tubs Nature Area in the Pinchot State Forest offers hiking trails winding through gorge rock formations, waterfalls, and natural stone pools carved by Wheelbarrow Run.

For extended outdoor trips, locals head slightly farther afield to Bear Creek Preserve and the extensive waterfall trails of Ricketts Glen State Park.

Sources

As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: discovernepa.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: wilkesbarreinn.com

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Living in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre offers relocating nurses an accessible base in the Wyoming Valley where rich anthracite coal history meets immediate mountain and riverfront access. Known as the Diamond City, the area centers on Public Square and the scenic Susquehanna River, where healthcare workers can decompress walking along the River Common, running trails through Kirby Park, or exploring the gorge pools of Seven Tubs Nature Area. Housing spans historic Foursquare and Dutch Colonial homes in town to peaceful residential streets across the Market Street Bridge in Kingston and Forty Fort. Cultural life punches above its size with performances at the Art Deco F.M. Kirby Center, AHL hockey at Mohegan Arena, and community events like the Fine Arts Fiesta and Rockin’ the River concert series. Commuting to local medical facilities is generally low-stress and takes under twenty minutes from most surrounding boroughs. While prospective residents must navigate noticeable neighborhood-to-neighborhood differences, post-industrial economic recovery, and snowy winters, the combination of accessible recreation, hearty local dining, and tight-knit community makes Wilkes-Barre a grounded, practical Pennsylvania home.

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As of 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: discovernepa.com Source 3: discovernepa.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: wilkesbarreinn.com Source 6: homes.com Source 7: livability.com

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