About this opportunity
COGENT Infotech lists this Registered Nurse opportunity in pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) – County Jail (New Grads Welcome!)
Pittsburgh, PA | $48/hr | Full-Time Contract
Cogent Infotech/CWS Health is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the medical unit at the County Jail in Pittsburgh, PA .
This is a full-time, 22-week minimum contract can be extended multiple times if contractor performs well and is a good fit for the role.
Schedule
40+ hours per week
Day: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Evening: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
Night: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Every other weekend required
8-hour shifts; 12-hour shifts are not available
Upcoming Security Training: September 15–18, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Contract
Contract Length: Minimum 22 weeks with extension potential
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current Pennsylvania RN license/Compact or Temporary Practice Permit
Current CPR/BLS certification
Nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, healthcare, or correctional setting preferred
Comfortable working in a secure correctional environment
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple tasks
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessments and health screenings
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies
Start, monitor, and maintain IVs
Perform blood draws
Respond to medical emergencies
Document patient care accurately and timely
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff
Provide care to incarcerated patients within the jail medical unit
Other duties include intake health assessments, IV therapy, blood draws, medication administration, emergency response, and independent clinical judgment.
Clearance & Onboarding
Selected candidates must complete:
Security clearance
Current photo ID submission
2-Step TB or QuantiFERON
PA Child Abuse Clearance
Security Training
Medical orientation
Important Facility Information
Healthcare staff are required to wear black scrub tops and black scrub bottoms
Cell phones and smart watches are not permitted beyond the employee entrance unless authorized
Staff must complete security screening when entering the facility
New hires receive formal jail safety and security training before beginning work
The security orientation guide also notes that training covers professionalism, ethics, jail security, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
Who can apply
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