Posted Jul 21, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
What this might mean for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $121k–$139k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
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
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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
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Certifications
CPR
Requirements
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in CA
for maintaining licensing.
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
Referral bonuses
On-site education
About the employer
NaphCare, Inc.
Hiring organization
Workplace not named in the posting.
You would practice correctional nursing with NaphCare at Polk County Jail in Des Moines. The work covers intake screenings, medications, chronic care, and emergencies for incarcerated patients—days that nurses elsewhere in the company have likened to a mini MedSurg or…
What reviewers appreciate
+New grads encouraged with stated training in correctional healthcare
+Benefits start day one including health/dental/vision and free prescriptions via the plan
+401K and Roth with company contribution from day one
What reviewers flag
−Indeed overall rating 3.2/5 across 633 reviews
−Management scored around 3.0; trust in colleagues called out as a gap
−No employer-stated Des Moines RN base pay in available facts
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