If every shift feels like déjà vu, it might be time to break out of the routine.
At Southern Health Partners (SHP), we offer a different kind of nursing opportunity—one that combines mobility, impact, and stability. As a Full-Time Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll work across correctional facilities in your region of Kentucky, supporting teams where you’re needed most—all while staying closer to home than traditional travel nursing ever allows.
Whether you’re assisting at a facility for a few days or a few weeks, you’ll enjoy the freedom of change without sacrificing your home life or long-term career path.
Position Overview:
Role: Full-Time LPN
Type: Medical Coverage Nurse
Location: Regional Travel – Across the State of Kentucky
Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours/week
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Every week brings something new—different locations, teams, and patients
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Paid travel & hotel accommodations when overnight stays are required
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Regional assignments—stay close to home while expanding your skills
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Experience real nursing autonomy in a safe, secure environment
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Be part of a mission-driven team improving healthcare access in underserved communities
Your Benefits Include:
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Competitive Pay + Paid Travel & Lodging
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Meal Per Diem for Overnight Travel
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Cell Phone Reimbursement (as applicable)
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Free Monthly CE Credits through SHP
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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401K after 1 year
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Education Discount Program Access
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Professional Liability Insurance
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Referral Bonuses for Bringing Great Nurses to the Team
What You’ll Do:
As an SHP Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll step in where help is needed—offering skilled, compassionate care in jails and detention centers across Kentucky. Your responsibilities may include:
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Health assessments & triage
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Medication administration
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Sick call & patient education
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Support for chronic and acute medical needs
Is Correctional Nursing Right for You?
If you’re seeking a role that offers independence, challenge, and meaningful impact, correctional nursing might be your perfect fit. SHP provides extensive training to help you thrive in this secure, supportive healthcare setting.
Apply Now – Turn Your Nursing Career into a Mission-Driven JourneySouthern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants are subject to drug screening and must pass a facility-issued security clearance.
Skills Required
- LPN certification
- Experience in correctional nursing preferred
What We Do
Southern Health Partners, Inc. is a correctional healthcare company providing medical, dental, and mental health services to inmates in county and city jail facilities.
