Registered Nurse
PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
Hiring organization
$38–$43/hr
About $79k–$89k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$89k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
- Clinical decision-making ability
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
- Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship
- First aid and CPR
- Under 1 year experience
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability options
- PTO
- Floating Holidays
- 401k with match
About the employer
You would practice correctional healthcare for PrimeCare Medical at sites like Charles County Detention Center in La Plata and St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown. The work is concrete: sick call, med pass, intake screenings, immunizations, ECGs, vitals, chronic care,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Hands-on detention medical work: sick call, meds, ECGs, intake, emergencies
- Two-week orientation with shadowing noted at St. Mary's Detention Center
- Tuition reimbursement advertised for full-time RN roles
What reviewers flag
- Glassdoor ~2.6/5 and Indeed ~2.8/5 overall from hundreds of reviews
- Nurses report high turnover, limited MD presence, and feeling replaceable
- Contract loss led to a WARN for 50 layoffs at York County Prison in 2025
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement program advertised for full-time RN roles; generous PTO and increased pay rates promoted on postings; $7,500 sign-on listed on some out-of-state full-time RN ads.
Living in Gettysburg, PA
Steeped in Civil War history, Gettysburg blends small-town Pennsylvania charm with the iconic Gettysburg National Military Park at its doorstep. For nurses seeking a quieter pace with deep historical roots and a close-knit community feel, this Adams County seat offers a meaningful place to call home.
- Metro price level · Gettysburg area
- 95.4
- 5% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,001/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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