Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $80 to $85 per hour in Crescent City, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | CorrectionalLocation: Crescent City, CAAgency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.Pay: $80 to $85 per hourShift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hoursContract Duration: 27 WeeksStart Date: 5/25/2026About the PositionRegistered NurseLocation: Crescent City, CAStart Date: 05-25-2026End Date: 11-29-2026Contract Type: Travel ContractShift Type: Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (evening) and Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM (day); rotating day/evening coverageHours per Week: 40RequirementsAssess and monitor patient condition with compassion and clinical accuracyAdminister medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility protocolsCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plansUse de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques in behavioral health situationsDocument assessments, interventions, and outcomes clearly and timelyEducate patients and family members on care plans, medications, and safety measuresParticipate actively in orientation and unit-based quality improvement initiativesQualificationsActive Registered Nurse license (RN) in California or compact RN with California authorizationLicensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) certification is a plus or as required for dual-role coverageCurrent BLS (Basic Life Support) certificationExperience or comfort working in correctional or secure healthcare settings is highly desirableAbility to pass required background checks and meet facility onboarding requirementsStrong communication skills and a calm, patient-focused approach to care