Regional LPN or RN Correctional Nurse

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Jacksonville, NC, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech • Professional Services
The Role
Provides nursing care across correctional facilities in a North Carolina region, including health assessments, triage, medication administration, sick-call management, patient education, and support for chronic and acute conditions. The role requires regional travel, with paid mileage, lodging, meals, and travel expenses for assignments. Candidates must be adaptable, self-motivated, and able to pass drug screening and facility security clearance requirements.
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Nursing That Moves With You—Across North Carolina



If your current routine feels a little too familiar, it may be time for a role that brings variety back into your work. With Southern Health Partners (SHP), you can enjoy the flexibility of travel-style nursing—without leaving North Carolina.


As an LPN Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll support correctional facilities throughout your region, stepping in where your skills are needed most. Whether you’re covering a few shifts or assisting at a site for several weeks, you’ll gain new experiences while staying close to home and maintaining balance in your personal life.

 Position Overview
Type: Full Time Medical Coverage Nurse
Location: Regional Travel within North Carolina
 Why Join SHP?
  • Variety in every assignment—new teams, settings, and patient needs
  • Paid travel and hotel accommodations for overnight stays
  • Regional coverage that keeps you closer to home
  • Greater autonomy in a structured, secure healthcare environment
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities
 Benefits & Perks
  • Competitive pay plus paid travel and lodging
  • Meal per diem for overnight assignments
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement (as applicable)
  • Free monthly CE credits
  • Access to education discount programs
  • Professional liability insurance
QualificationsWhat You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll provide essential nursing care in correctional facilities across your assigned region. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting health assessments and triage
  • Administering medications
  • Managing sick call and providing patient education
  • Supporting individuals with chronic and acute health conditions
 Is This Role Right for You?

If you’re adaptable, self-motivated, and value meaningful work, correctional nursing offers a unique and rewarding path. SHP provides the training and support needed to help you succeed in this environment.

 Apply Today—Bring Flexibility and Purpose to Your Nursing Career

Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants must pass drug screening and facility security clearance.

Skills Required

  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) qualification
  • Pass drug screening
  • Pass facility security clearance
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The Company
HQ: Chattanooga, TN
477 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

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.

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