Location: Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Administer medications and treatments accurately following established protocols
• Perform focused assessments and communicate changes in patient status to the care team
• Maintain clear, timely documentation in resident charts and electronic records
• Support security protocols and work professionally within a correctional facility environment
• Provide compassionate, respectful care while maintaining safety for residents and staff
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in intake, discharge, and chronic care management as required by facility policy

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Minimum relevant clinical experience as an LPN; correctional or institutional experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Ability to pass facility background checks and comply with correctional security policies
• Comfort working nights and within a secured facility where personal devices may be restricted
• Up-to-date immunizations and TB screening as required by the facility

Education

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program (LPN/LVN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong medication administration and documentation skills
• Triage and basic assessment skills for a correctional population
• Familiarity with infection control and safety protocols
• Effective verbal and written communication with multidisciplinary teams
• De-escalation and situational awareness skills appropriate for secured settings
• Basic computer skills for electronic charting and shift reporting

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while helping others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to rest and recharge between assignments
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive clinical team that values your skills and safety
• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation for correctional settings
• Access to employee assistance resources and peer support

Travel Perks: Explore Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is a historic and vibrant city with plenty to explore on your off hours. Walk the Independence National Historical Park to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, climb the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and enjoy local flavors at Reading Terminal Market. Spend downtime strolling Fairmount Park, visit the Barnes Foundation or the Museum of the American Revolution, and catch a game or concert depending on the season. Easy regional travel makes weekend trips to New York City or Washington, D.C. doable too.

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