Registered Nurse (RN)-Corrections-Night shift coverage
Tumwater, Washington
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Posted Aug 15 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Per Diem
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for WA PRN roles
WA PRN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $60/hr, across 116 postings.
About this role
Tumwater, WA | 12-Hour Night Shift| Part-Time/Per-Diem, mostly weekend coverage available
*Fast-paced, hands-on nursing care in Lynnwood City Jail.* *Shift:* 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM Wednesday-Thursday night shift and per diem *Pay:* $45–$60/hr DOE
*Impact:* Intake assessments, med administration, withdrawal monitoring, wound care, and emergency response.
*Day Shift Highlights*
- Conduct intake assessments & reconcile medications
- Administer medications and monitor responses
- Monitor withdrawal & respond to medical emergencies
- Provide wound care & support chronic care management
- Document care accurately & maintain confidentiality
- Collaborate with custody and healthcare staff
*Requirements*
- Active Washington RN license
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and time management skills
- Comfortable in a secure, fast-paced environment
- No correctional experience? *Training provided!*
*Full-Time Benefits*
- Medical, dental, vision (75% employer-paid) for full time employees only.
*Why Apply:*
- High-autonomy, fast-paced, rewarding nursing role
- Diverse clinical experience similar to ER/med-surg nursing
- Small, supportive, locally-operated team
Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
Experience
- Registered nurse: 2 years (Required)
License/
Certification
- RN license (Required)
Ability to Commute
- Tumwater, WA 98512 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
“Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour Experience: * Registered nurse: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: * RN license (Required) Ability to Commute: * Tumwater, WA 98512 (Required) Work Location: I” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- WA RN license
- Corrections facility medical clinic
- Background check
- Nursing
- 12 hour shift
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- Post-session clinical documentation
- Weekends as needed
- RN License
- Chronic disease management
Place
- City
- Tumwater, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,779/mo
- Local household income
- $95,212/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Tumwater area index 103.7, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?