Correctional Nurse Practitioner - Wilkes Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Staffing partner
NP
Posted Jun 18
- Unit
- Nurse Practitioner
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- 13 weeks · Travel
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- NP
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Staffing partner
- Supplemental Health Care
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Pennsylvania is $35/hr, across 397 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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
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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.
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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
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Requirements
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of PA
- AHA BLS
- Active DEA to use in PA
- 1 year of recent relevant experience
- Board Certified/ Board Eligible
- Corrections experience preferred but not required
Benefits highlights
- 401(k)
Place
- City
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Local household income
- $48,515/yr
- State price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Pennsylvania index 97.6, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the Wyoming Valley along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre blends small-city affordability with easy access to the Pocono Mountains. Nurses enjoy a relaxed pace, historic downtown, and short commutes. Outdoor recreation and a close-knit community make it appealing for those seeking balance between work and nature.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Supplemental Health Care (SHC) is a healthcare staffing agency with over 40 years of experience in matching nursing professionals and other healthcare workers to temporary contract assignments at healthcare facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Park City, Utah (with…
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