Registered Nurse-FT

NaphCare, Inc.

Santa Cruz, California

Posted Jul 21 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Correctional
License: RN licenseCurrent, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in CA
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.

Benefits

Prescriptions free of charge through health plan
Health, dental & vision insurance starting day one
Low cost benefits to employees and their families
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution starting day one
Tuition Assistance

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Referral bonuses
On-site education
Free Continuing Education
Term life insurance at no cost to employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
CEU/CME through NetCE partnership

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Preceptors and orientation

New grads encouraged to apply; employer states they will train in correctional healthcare

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Full-time, part-time, PRN, and occasional 8–13 week temporary contracts may be available at some sites

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aphCare is hiring strong FT Registered Nurse (RNs) just like you to join our team at the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA .

Day shift and Evening shift

Pay rates range from $58.00 - 67.00 per hour based on employment status, shift, specific facility, site needs, licensure, and experience.

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.

NaphCare Full Time Benefits

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses On-site education Free Continuing Education! Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

We encourage New Graduates to apply!

Qualifications

Qualifications for Registered Nurses (RNs)

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in CA Valid CPR card

We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

What's around it?

In Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% above the US average

Median rent: $2,452/mo
Household income: $115,475/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Santa Cruz, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and healthcare professionals often gravitate toward Seabright, Midtown, and the Eastside, which are highly praised for balanced commutes and convenient access to Highway 1 and Highway 17. Live Oak and Pleasure Point offer an authentic surf culture, harbor access, and a relaxed coastal vibe, while Capitola provides a charming village feel just down the coast. On the other side of town, the Westside features coastal walks along West Cliff Drive and proximity to Natural Bridges State Beach, though navigating across town can introduce extra driving friction. For those seeking sunnier microclimates, the Banana Belt is favored for its weather and highway accessibility, while Scotts Valley offers quieter suburban housing tucked into the hills.

Nurses and healthcare professionals often gravitate toward Seabright, Midtown, and the Eastside, which are highly praised for balanced commutes and convenient access to Highway 1 and Highway 17. Live Oak and Pleasure Point offer an authentic surf culture, harbor access, and a relaxed coastal vibe, while Capitola provides a charming village feel just down the coast. On the other side of town, the Westside features coastal walks along West Cliff Drive and proximity to Natural Bridges State Beach, though navigating across town can introduce extra driving friction.

For those seeking sunnier microclimates, the Banana Belt is favored for its weather and highway accessibility, while Scotts Valley offers quieter suburban housing tucked into the hills.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: propertyinsantacruz.com Source 4: communityrentals.ucsc.edu Source 5: youtube.com

Getting aroundNavigating Santa Cruz centers primarily on Highway 1 and Highway 17, with major local corridors including Mission Street connecting the Westside to downtown. While driving across town within the coastal flatlands is relatively short in distance, seasonal tourist congestion and peak commuter traffic can slow arterial corridors significantly. Commuting 'over the hill' toward Silicon Valley on Highway 17 is notoriously winding and vulnerable to heavy delays, leading many workers to position themselves in Scotts Valley, Pasatiempo, or Seabright to shave off travel time. Public transit is served by Santa Cruz Metro buses originating from the downtown hub, though residents note transit coverage is limited outside core routes, making personal vehicles or bicycles the primary commuting tools.

Navigating Santa Cruz centers primarily on Highway 1 and Highway 17, with major local corridors including Mission Street connecting the Westside to downtown. While driving across town within the coastal flatlands is relatively short in distance, seasonal tourist congestion and peak commuter traffic can slow arterial corridors significantly.

Commuting 'over the hill' toward Silicon Valley on Highway 17 is notoriously winding and vulnerable to heavy delays, leading many workers to position themselves in Scotts Valley, Pasatiempo, or Seabright to shave off travel time. Public transit is served by Santa Cruz Metro buses originating from the downtown hub, though residents note transit coverage is limited outside core routes, making personal vehicles or bicycles the primary commuting tools.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: propertyinsantacruz.com Source 2: communityrentals.ucsc.edu Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is the defining feature of daily life in Santa Cruz, spanning marine adventures and towering coastal redwoods. Ocean lovers frequent surf breaks at Steamer Lane, Cowell Beach, and Pleasure Point, or paddle kayaks and paddleboards alongside sea lions out of Santa Cruz Harbor. Scenic strolls and runs line West Cliff Drive down to the iconic arches at Natural Bridges State Beach. For trail hiking and mountain biking, Wilder Ranch State Park preserves coastal bluffs and historic adobe ranch grounds, while Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers shaded trails under old-growth redwoods just inland.

Outdoor recreation is the defining feature of daily life in Santa Cruz, spanning marine adventures and towering coastal redwoods. Ocean lovers frequent surf breaks at Steamer Lane, Cowell Beach, and Pleasure Point, or paddle kayaks and paddleboards alongside sea lions out of Santa Cruz Harbor.

Scenic strolls and runs line West Cliff Drive down to the iconic arches at Natural Bridges State Beach. For trail hiking and mountain biking, Wilder Ranch State Park preserves coastal bluffs and historic adobe ranch grounds, while Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers shaded trails under old-growth redwoods just inland.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: californiathroughmylens.com Source 2: santacruz.org Source 3: apartmentguide.com Source 4: communityrentals.ucsc.edu

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Living in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a distinctive California coastal enclave where dense redwood forests meet the world-class surf breaks of Monterey Bay. Relocating nurses will find a community centered on healthy outdoor living, where days off are spent paddling out at Steamer Lane, running the coastal paths along West Cliff Drive to Natural Bridges State Beach, or trail running beneath old-growth canopies at Wilder Ranch and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The urban footprint balances vintage nostalgia at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with laid-back commerce along Pacific Avenue and farm-to-fork dining in Midtown and Swift Street Courtyard. Living here requires navigating clear tradeoffs: housing inventory is scarce and intensely competitive, local surface streets suffer from summer beach traffic, and public transit is modest. Selecting the right neighborhood is essential for daily sanity; Seabright, Midtown, and Live Oak offer practical highway access and neighborhood amenities, while Scotts Valley offers suburban quiet. For healthcare workers who prioritize immediate access to the ocean, mild weather, and an unpretentious surf-town ethos, Santa Cruz provides an exceptional setting to recharge after demanding shifts.

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Sources

As of 2026-05Source 1: californiathroughmylens.com Source 2: apartmentguide.com Source 3: propertyinsantacruz.com Source 4: communityrentals.ucsc.edu Source 5: youtube.com

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