Travel Corrections LPN - Baton Rouge, LA

Connected Health Care, LLC

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    A Genuine Partnership Built on Trust: We're not just a staffing firm; we're your advocate in a competitive world—turning challenges into rewarding paths with empathy, transparency, direct client focus for seamless fits, and a network that feels like family, helping you build the career you deserve. Premium Pay That Values You: Weekly direct deposit (with next-day pay features coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average—we benchmark every assignment to make you feel like a valued member of our team and to ensure we're staying competitive.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaton Rouge, LA

    Description

    Correctional Nurse - Travel LPN Baton Rouge, LA - 8 weeks

    Connected, your partner in Healthcare, Educational, Government, and Direct Hire services, is excited to connect qualified and passionate travel professionals like you for a 8-week opportunity located in or near Baton Rouge, LA. Enjoy competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

    Job Requirements

    Education Requirements:

    • Graduate of an accredited Practical/Vocational Nursing program (NCLEX-PN)

    Certifications Requirements:

    • Active LPN license valid to practice in Louisiana
    • BLS/CPR certification

    Experience Requirements:

    • Minimum of 2 years of corrections or psychiatric nursing experience

    Other Requirements:

    • Ability to pass a background check for facility clearance
    • Completion of jail orientation and nursing orientation
    • Strict no-phones policy; very few personal items allowed, carried in a clear bag only
    • Must go through the facility scanner on every entry and exit

    Schedule

    • 2 openings: Days (4:45 AM – 5:15 PM) and Nights (4:45 PM – 5:15 AM)
    • 36/48 rotating weeks, guaranteed hours, no on-call

    What We Offer

    Premium Pay That Values You: Weekly direct deposit (with next-day pay features coming soon!) at rates 13% above market average—we benchmark every assignment to make you feel like a valued member of our team and to ensure we're staying competitive.

    Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the 1st day of the month after your start date, continuing between active assignments—plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave, so you can focus on what you do best without added stress.

    Health Benefits Maintained through Winter/Summer Break: For educational services team members who join or extend with us, your medical, dental, and vision coverage continues seamlessly during off-seasons, ensuring no gaps in your coverage so you can recharge without worry.

    Investment in Your Growth: 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license + CEU reimbursements, are just some of the ways we invest in our team because you deserve a partner who grows with you.

    Support Your Lifestyle: Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly!) travel/mileage reimbursements; guaranteed hours and cancellation protection; nationwide opportunities spanning from major metros to underserved areas—we manage the details so you can focus on what matters most in your personal and professional life.

    Streamlined Compliance & Flexibility: Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs; user-friendly portal for seamless onboarding (avg 14 days); shifts customized to your needs; rapid interviews (38 hours typical)—we value your time, making compliance effortless and flexible to fit your unique schedule.

    Why Connected Health Care?

    We Care About Your Journey: In this demanding field, we start by listening—providing upfront insights on roles, pay, and perks so you feel seen and supported from the first click, aligned with our motto: If we take care of our team, they take care of our partners.

    Personalized Job Matches That Fit You: Tell us your story, preferences like specialties, facility size, city/state preferences, or work-life balance needs—we craft opportunities where you shine, with 92% of our candidates extending or referring because we truly prioritize what matters to you.

    Unwavering Support Every Step: From 24/7 recruiter access to fast compliance and career guidance, we're your dedicated partner—delivering 13% higher pay than the national average, 92% retention rates, quick turnaround times for interviews/offers, and national placements because we know the toll of shortages and want to ease it for you.

    A Genuine Partnership Built on Trust: We're not just a staffing firm; we're your advocate in a competitive world—turning challenges into rewarding paths with empathy, transparency, direct client focus for seamless fits, and a network that feels like family, helping you build the career you deserve.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Administer medications during med pass and document accurately in the MAR/EMR.
    • Perform intake and booking health screenings at a central booking hub serving 30+ agencies.
    • Conduct sick call, wound care, and detox/withdrawal checks.
    • Monitor patients with behavioral health needs, including those awaiting state hospital placement.
    • Collaborate with security personnel to ensure safety while delivering care.

    About the Facility & Area

    This large local correctional facility houses up to 1,420 adult men and women, primarily pretrial defendants and newly sentenced individuals awaiting transfer. Interviews are by Zoom; housing is not provided by the facility.

    On your days off, explore Louisiana's capital on the Mississippi River: tour the State Capitol observation deck and the USS Kidd, catch an LSU game in Tiger Stadium, walk the river levee trail, and enjoy gumbo, boudin, and crawfish season. New Orleans, Lafayette, and Atchafalaya Basin swamp tours are easy day trips.

    Apply now through Connected Health Care – submit your resume and nursing license today!

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