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Flexible Travel Nursing Without Leaving North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

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Take Your Nursing Skills on the Road—Without Leaving North Carolina If your day-to-day routine feels a little too predictable, this could be your chance to mix things up. Southern Health Partners (SHP) offers a PRN travel-style role that brings variety, flexibility, and purpose—while keeping you close to home. As a PRN LPN Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll support multiple correctional facilities across your region, stepping in where your skills are needed most. Whether you're covering a few shifts or assisting for a few weeks, you’ll gain new experiences without sacrificing your personal life or long-term goals. Position Overview Role: PRN LPN Type: Medical Coverage Nurse Location: Regional Travel within North Carolina Schedule: Minimum of 3 shifts per month Why Join SHP? A fresh experience every week—new teams, settings, and patient needs Paid travel and hotel accommodations for overnight assignments Regional coverage that keeps you close to home Greater autonomy in a structured, secure healthcare environment Meaningful work serving underserved populations Benefits & Perks Competitive pay plus paid travel and lodging Meal per diem for overnight travel Mileage reimbursement Cell phone reimbursement (where applicable) Free monthly CE credits Access to education discount programs Professional liability insurance provided What You’ll Do You’ll deliver essential nursing care in correctional facilities across your assigned region, including: Conducting health assessments and triage Administering medications Managing sick call and providing patient education Supporting patients with chronic and acute medical needs Is This Role Right for You? If you’re adaptable, independent, and motivated by meaningful work, correctional nursing offers a unique and rewarding path. SHP provides the training and support you need to succeed in this environment. Apply Today—Add Variety and Purpose to Your Nursing Career Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must pass drug screening and facility security clearance.

Benefits

  • Travel reimbursement
  • Continuing education credits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee discount

About the employer

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You would be practicing jail nursing with Southern Health Partners around Shelbyville, Tennessee—Bedford County Jail on days, or night 12-hour RN and LPN shifts at Montgomery County Jail in nearby White House. The work is structured correctional healthcare: intake checks,…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Correctional setting with autonomy and less hospital-style pace after 30+ years in the specialty
  • Night RN/LPN postings stated at $29–$35/hr plus night differential
  • DailyPay for early access to earned wages

What reviewers flag

  • Some employees say training processes need to better prepare staff
  • Workloads can feel heavy during staffing shortages
  • Management communication and consistency described as uneven
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Living in Oxford, NC

Oxford is a small, historic North Carolina town with a classic Southern downtown and a slower pace of life, roughly an hour from Raleigh-Durham. It suits nurses seeking a quiet, close-knit community with easy access to larger metro healthcare networks when needed.

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