Job Description
Travel RN – Juvenile Corrections | Sylmar, CA
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a 16-week travel assignment at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar, CA. This role involves providing essential psychiatric and medical care to juvenile inmate patients within a secure, locked forensic environment.
Job Details
- Position: Travel RN – Juvenile Corrections
- Location: Sylmar, CA
- Shift: 5x8 Days (40 hours/week)
- Duration: 16-week assignment
- Weekly Pay: $1,832.81 – $2,156.25 / week (Pre-tax)
- Expected Start Date: July 6, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide healthcare assessments, medical examinations, and follow-up care for juvenile youth.
- Manage and stabilize patients struggling with mood, anxiety, behavioral conditions, and psychiatric needs.
- Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and immunizations.
- Respond to health-related emergencies and collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams (Doctors, Dentists, Mental Health partners).
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Psychiatric (PSYCH) experience AND 1 year of Correctional RN experience (Pediatric Psych background is a strong plus).
- Certifications: Active California RN License, AHA BLS, MAB or CPI, and an LA City Fire and Life Safety card.
- Availability: Complete commitment to the full 16-week contract (no Requested Time Off allowed during the first contract). Strict adherence to 3 shifts per week minimum is required.
Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
- Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
- Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
- Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!