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Licensed Practical Nurse

Centurion Health

Menard, Illinois

$36.23/hr

About $75k+/yr

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Posted Aug 18, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 19, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay starts around $75k a year. It's an evening shift — the day's work winding down, and the building quieting around you. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.

What the listing says

Shift
Evenings · 8-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
The schedule includes rotating weekends.

About this role

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Hourly salary of $36.23+/hour. We offer a $4/hour differential on evenings and a $3/hour differential on nights. Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-time Evening Shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs. • High school diploma or GED equivalent required • Clear/Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Illinois or ability to obtain one required • Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Shift: Full-Time Evening Shift, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. The schedule includes rotating weekends. When Saturday and Sunday are worked, the following Tuesday is scheduled off. When Saturday and Sunday are off, the following Thursday is scheduled off. 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 Much more...

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient TreatmentBehavioral Health Care

Certifications

CPRBLS

Requirements

  • Active LPN license in Illinois

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

About the employer

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Centurion Health
Hiring organization

You would be walking into Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, where Centurion runs healthcare for the Indiana Department of Correction. The work is primary and specialty care inside the fence—vitals, labs, EKGs, minor procedures—and some roles stretch into infirmary-style…

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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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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