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Registered Nurse (RN)

The GEO Group, Inc.

San Diego, CA

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Posted Apr 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

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Benefits Information Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including: * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * 401(k) Matching * Health Insurance * Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * Health Savings Account * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Discount * Reduced Tuition Rates * Disability Insurance * Employee Assistance Program * 401(k) * Pet Insurance * Dental Insurance * Paid Training * Flexible Spending Account The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer Overview Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work For GEO * We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. * Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Responsibilities Role and Responsibilities: Working alongside our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a vital part in providing the highest level of Nursing care to inmates/detainees while putting a special focus on maintaining our safe and secure workplace. * Provide nursing care within your capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician. * Perform comprehensive physical assessment and medical history. * Periodically evaluate patients' symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to Physician and management. * Securely administer medication, taking precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking * Make sure prescribed medications are administered as instructed. * Provide patient education for Chronic Illnesses, post-hospitalization, post-surgical procedures. * Supervises the workflow of the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) staff and provides input into performance evaluation. * Document all detainee/inmate contacts and keep medical records confidential. * Follow industry and company accreditation policies. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: * Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from an approved program; graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Maintains a current copy of license on file at the facility at all times. * Two (2) years of direct work experience preferred. * Must possess competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care. * Must have the ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and be able provide appropriate follow through treatment. * Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. * Must be a United States citizen. GEO Secured Services

Skills for this role

Physical AssessmentMedical HistoryMedication AdministrationPatient EducationCrisis InterventionMedical EmergenciesMedical Nursing CarePsychiatric Nursing Care

Requirements

  • RN

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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The GEO Group, Inc.
Hiring organization

The GEO Group, Inc. is the world's leading provider of secure management and community reentry services, operating correctional and detention facilities as well as community-based reentry programs. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL with a presence in San Diego, CA, GEO…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Clear sense of purpose in serving a unique patient population
  • Fair pay for the job role
  • Ability to learn new things in a correctional healthcare setting

What reviewers flag

  • Below-average management ratings (2.5/5 on Indeed)
  • Concerns about inclusive work environment and sense of belonging
  • Low trust in colleagues reported by some reviewers
purpose-drivencorrectional healthcarestructuredsecurity-focuseddiverse workforcerehabilitation-oriented

Living in San Diego, CA

San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.

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Metro price level · San Diego area
12% above the national average
BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,313/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$108,077/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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