Correction Staff Nurse - Correctional Medicine - Full Time - Shift
Kern MedicalBakersfield, California, United States
Posted January 21, 2026
42658.2 - 67216.5 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles.
Job Description
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. We promote the education of clinical pharmacists, nursing students, respiratory therapists, lab techs and allied health professionals. We value innovation and continue to add new medical technologies, recruit outstanding physicians in new specialties, and strengthen our ties with UCLA.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of California
- One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, OR one (1) year of vocational nursing experience providing direct patient care in correctional health care setting
- Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire
Benefits
- New Hire Bonus: $6,000 Sign-on Bonus paid in four (4) installments
- New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan
- Shift Differentials: 10% of base pay for hours worked from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.
- Security Clearance Pay: $2.00 per hour, in addition to base pay
- A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance