Location: Lowville, NY

Start Date: 04-08-2026

End Date: 07-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift, 8 hours per day (specific start/end times not provided)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform initial health assessments of new inmates, including medical/surgical history and medication review
• Review health histories and compile clinical information to inform ongoing care
• Observe symptoms and carry out treatments ordered by the Jail Physician
• Notify the Jail Physician when medical assessment or intervention is needed
• Carry out physician orders for medication administration and therapeutic treatments
• Conduct sick call triage to prioritize inmate needs for physician evaluation
• Perform Tuberculin skin tests and provide HIV screening and counseling
• Arrange and coordinate health and mental health referrals for inmates
• Institute and maintain infection control practices to limit communicable disease spread
• Order medications from pharmacy, ensure around-the-clock availability, and maintain DEA logs
• Prepare and apply wound dressings and provide nursing treatments as authorized
• Maintain accurate medical records and required reports in accordance with regulations

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (New York licensure expected)
• Demonstrated experience in medication administration and medical record keeping
• Proficiency with Tuberculin skin testing and HIV screening and counseling
• Experience managing controlled substances documentation and pharmacy coordination
• Ability to carry out physician orders and perform triage in a correctional setting
• Familiarity with infection control and communicable disease prevention practices
• Effective communication skills for coordinating referrals and working with public health partners
• Knowledge of NYS Department of Corrections regulations preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Medication administration and pharmacy coordination
• Tuberculin skin testing and HIV screening procedures
• Wound care and dressing application
• Infection control and communicable disease prevention
• Sick call triage and referral coordination
• DEA controlled substances documentation and inventory control
• Accurate medical record keeping and reporting

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Travel-friendly perks like licensure assistance and reimbursement for professional fees
• Generous time off built into a defined 13-week contract so you can recharge
• Professional development opportunities and experience in correctional/public health nursing
• Comprehensive onboarding and on-site collaboration with the Jail Physician and Public Health Director
• Hands-on experience managing controlled substances and coordinating pharmacy orders
• A meaningful role where your work directly impacts inmate health and community safety
• Flexible assignment structure that can fit into your travel or career plans

Travel Perks: Explore Lowville, NY

This is a travel contract in Lowville, NY, set in a rural, scenic region. Enjoy outdoor recreation on the nearby Tug Hill Plateau and Black River area, great opportunities for hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling depending on the season, and easy day trips to the Adirondack foothills for lakes, trails, and small-town charm. Lowville and Lewis County offer local farmers' markets, friendly diners, and community events that make weekends relaxing and refreshing during your 13-week assignment.

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