Temporary Registered Nurse (RN)

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title

Registered Nurse (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH15

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day? Join the NC Department of Adult Correction, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering essential health services to the offender population in a structured and collaborative healthcare setting. If you’re a detail-oriented and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) ready to take the next step in your healthcare career, apply today! This is your opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and make a positive impact every day.

The NC Department of Adult Correction continuously recruits for Temporary Registered Nurse positions and will accept applications regardless of whether there is a current vacancy. Your application for this posting will remain on file for 365 days and will be screened for vacancies as they occur.

What You’ll Do:
Providing professional nursing care/treatment to patients in accordance with medical protocols, written policies and procedures, and the NC Board of Nursing scope of practice
Work includes conducting sick call/assessment, assisting the physician, carrying out orders, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
Position responds to medical emergencies
Monitors for communicable diseases
Counsels for compliance with diet, medications and treatment
Responds to inquiries, medical appointments, orders medications and supplies, and additional nursing care duties, as required
Position requires oversight of LPN and CNA I/II staff, as designated by management

Why Join Us?
Professional Growth: Expand your skills in medication administration and healthcare delivery
Impactful Work: Contribute to improving the health and well-being of individuals who need it most
Flexible Opportunities: Statewide openings with a variety of shift schedules to fit your availability
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value teamwork and patient care

Position Details:
Temporary Role: 11-month position with a 31-day break; renewable upon successful completion of the contract

Location: Statewide – Work location and shift assignment to be agreed upon during the hiring process.
Requirements: Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this position

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques to include physical assessments, clinical judgments, treatment planning and evaluation

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina

Note: Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. If possessing a single state RN license from a state other than North Carolina, MUST apply and receive at a minimum a "Temporary License" to practice in NC prior to hire date. 

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Kelly Killough

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov