Corrections LVN
Setting: Corrections
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Pay: $29 / Hour
Hours: 40.00
Location: Los Fresnos, TX
Amergis
is searching for a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse for an ICE detention
center. The Correctional LPN works in collaboration with other healthcare
professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the
well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional LPN utilizes
their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the
correctional environment while providing care to their patient
population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in
a correctional facility setting.
Shifts: This position
requires availability to work: day, evening and night shifts; availability
during weekends and holidays is also required.
Requiredexperience and education:
Graduate from a
Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of
Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
Must have a
minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient
clinical setting.
Experience in a
detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred.
Must be capable of
passing a federal background check
Requiredlicensure and certifications:
Maintains current,
full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state of Texas. Licenses from
other states, including compact state licenses, will not be accepted.
Maintains BLS for
Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Certified
Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential
preferred.
Inaddition to Amergis' standard benefits package, we are offering the following:
· 2
weeks paid vacation
· Up
to 56 hours of paid sick leave
· 11
paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)
· An
additional $5.42 per hour up to 40 hours per week
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN - Corrections
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Corrections
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0709
Contract Duration: 52
Pay Rate: $29 / Hour
Date Posted: 2026-10-13T18:26:07
