RN - Travel

Action Staffing Solutions•Buena Vista, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Action Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses for correctional healthcare assignments in Limon, Colorado, and other locations across Colorado. Nurses provide meaningful care to underserved populations in a collaborative and supportive environment. Local and travel 13-week assignments are available, with local hourly pay starting at $50.00. Two schedules are listed: a night shift Sunday–Tuesday, 1900–0820, and a day shift Wednesday–Saturday, 0600–1600. The role involves providing direct patient care, conducting physical and behavioral health assessments, supporting individualized treatment plans, and responding to urgent and emergency situations. Nurses also maintain clinical documentation, communicate medical orders, support infection control and safety practices, and help maintain a secure clinical environment in a correctional setting.

Requirements

At least one full year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
An unencumbered Colorado or Compact registered nursing license.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a thorough background check and onboarding process.
Ability to complete a rigorous, physical four-day self-defense course.
Ability to respond to emergencies involving inmates and/or medical situations and make decisions compliant with policy and professional standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to serve the population with empathy while remaining objective and assertive.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical documentation.
Provide standardized patient education in accordance with established nursing guidelines.
Transcribe and communicate medical orders during shift changes.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Deliver direct patient care, including physical treatments and oral, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and sublingual medication administration.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement and support individualized treatment plans.
Apply infection control practices and crisis intervention techniques.
Conduct patient interviews and triage assessments, and respond to urgent and emergent situations.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical and surgical procedures.
Monitor, order, and restock medications and medical supplies as needed.
Observe and report patients’ physical and emotional conditions, including responses to medications and treatments.
Perform comprehensive physical and behavioral health assessments using established nursing protocols.
Promote and uphold a safe and secure clinical environment, including careful control of medications, sharps, instruments, and other sensitive medical items.
Operate clinical equipment appropriate to the assigned unit.
Maintain knowledge of applicable life safety policies and procedures.
Promptly report safety or security concerns through established documentation channels.