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PRN Licensed Practical Nurse RMSI

Centurion Health

Nashville, Tennessee

$32/hr

About $67k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required

About this role

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Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs. Pay base is $32 per hour. Tennessee LPN 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 Shifts could be evenings, nights, and/or weekends We offer: • A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting • An exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare • The ability to make a real difference to an important and underserved population Cathleen Garrison cgarrison@teamcenturion.com indmhm #CG

Certifications

CPRBLS

Requirements

  • Tennessee LPN license

About the employer

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Hiring organization

The work is primary and specialty care inside the fence—vitals, labs, EKGs, minor procedures—and some roles stretch into infirmary-style loads or mental health RN work at other Centurion DOC sites. Schedules are concrete: nights 5:30pm–6:00am three days a week with…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Hands-on primary and specialty care inside Indiana DOC at Wabash Valley
  • RN pay clustering near $40/hour in our postings; employer-stated $40–$50 ranges elsewhere
  • Travel path up to ~$2685/week with stipend and multi-site float in Indiana

What reviewers flag

  • Staffing shortages and high stress repeatedly flagged; WLB ratings near 2.6–2.8
  • Management scores low (Indeed ~2.2; Glassdoor senior management ~2.6)
  • Advancement described as present but limited by unclear pathways and inconsistent management
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Living in Nashville, TN

Nashville blends Southern charm with a booming healthcare industry, making it a magnet for traveling nurses. Live music spills from honky-tonks on Broadway, while Cumberland River greenways offer outdoor escapes. Beyond bachelorette-party stereotypes, neighborhoods like East Nashville serve up eclectic dining and community grit. It's a city where career growth and culture genuinely intersect.

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Metro price level · Nashville area
4% below the national average
BEA index 96.3 (100 = national)

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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