Location: Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: 01-11-2026

End Date: 04-12-2026

Contract Type: Contract

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

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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

• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients within a detention center setting while maintaining security protocols
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document thoroughly in the health record
• Perform patient assessments, triage urgent needs, and escalate emergencies to appropriate providers
• Collaborate with custody staff and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure safety
• Maintain strict adherence to facility rules (cell phones are restricted inside secure perimeter) and infection control practices
• Educate patients on health conditions and self-care when appropriate, with respect for the correctional environment
• Accurately complete required documentation, logs, and incident reports in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in Pennsylvania (required)
• Recent clinical nursing experience; correctional or detention center experience strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS and PALS a plus
• Ability to pass facility background checks and comply with security procedures
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor when working with patients and security staff
• Comfort working night shifts and within a secure custody environment

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration and safe documentation practices
• Patient assessment, triage, and emergency response
• Familiarity with electronic health records and charting
• Infection control and universal precautions
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to follow strict security and facility protocols

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back ready for anything
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• A supportive team that values safety, respect, and your well-being
• Referral bonus program — bring great people and get rewarded
• Flexible scheduling conversations with local leadership
• Access to employee assistance programs and workplace resources

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