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Registered Nurse On-Call - WSP

State of Washington

Walla Walla, Washington

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Rotating

Posted Jul 21 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Per Diem
On the floor
On call
Setting
Correctional
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Pays above most WA PRN roles

WA PRN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $60/hr, across 116 postings.

Shift differential
+$2.50/hr

About this role

Registered Nurse 2 On Call (RN2-OC) at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA. The Department of Corrections seeks a Registered Nurse within the Health Services Division. Duties include screening, assessing, and evaluating incarcerated individuals, responding to health care requests, delegating and supervising health care delivery, planning transitions and referrals, assisting patients with self-care, and counseling/teaching health information. On-call nurses must be available for all shifts (day, swing, graveyard) including weekends and holidays, work a minimum of 10 shifts per month, and complete paid correctional worker core training.

Sourced from a public job board.

a. I have fewer than 12 months experience b. I have 12 -23 months experience c. I have at least 24 months of this experience 08 3100 - How did you hear about the opportunity that you are applying to? www.careers.wa.gov…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN License
  • for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results. This position may be represented by a bargaining unit. Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more. Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds. Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process. Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made.

Benefits

  • Shift differential of $2.50/hour for evening and night shifts
  • Supplemental shift premium of $1.00/hour for 11pm-7am shifts
  • Supplemental shift premium of $3.00/hour for weekend shifts (Friday midnight to Sunday midnight)
  • Paid correctional worker core training
  • Benefits eligibility when working minimum 10 shifts per month
  • Great benefit package (not specifically detailed)

Place

City
Walla Walla, Washington
Median rent
$1,323/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,748/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% below the national average

Walla Walla area index 98.5, where 100 is the national average.

Tucked against the Blue Mountains in southeastern Washington, Walla Walla blends small-town warmth with a thriving wine-country scene. Tree-lined streets, a historic downtown, and Whitman College give this agricultural hub a cultured, unhurried pace—an appealing shift for nurses seeking community connection and outdoor access without big-city congestion.

Map showing the location of Walla Walla, WA
Approximate location in Walla Walla, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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