Correctional Healthcare Professionals (RN / LVN / CMA / Psych Tech)

Location: 1200 Baker Street, Houston, TX (Harris County Jail)

Position Type: 13-Week Contract (3 Months) with high probability of renewal

Agency: Frontline Nurse Staffing

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Job Summary

Frontline Nurse Staffing is hiring dedicated healthcare professionals for contract assignments supporting the Harris County Jail Correctional Health Division. We are seeking Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), and Psychiatric Technicians to join a collaborative clinical team providing critical care in a correctional health environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay rates are structured based on your election of company-sponsored medical insurance:

RoleNon-Benefited RateBenefited RateTypical ScheduleRegistered Nurse (RN)$56.00 / hr$53.00 / hrDay & Night shifts (Panama Rotation)Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)$43.00 / hr$40.00 / hrDay & Night shifts (Panama Rotation)Psych Tech$27.00 / hr$24.00 / hrShift schedules varyCertified Medical Assistant (CMA)$23.00 / hr$20.00 / hrDay shifts (including Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM)Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical Insurance (Eligible after 60 days of full-time employment if enrolled at the benefited rate)
• Optional 401(k) retirement plan (Eligible after 60 days)
• Consistent 13-week contract duration with long-term tenure opportunity (many personnel renew for 2+ years)
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Shift & Schedule Structure

• RN & LVN Roles: 2-week Panama Rotation schedule
• Week 1: 3 days / 36 hours
• Week 2: 4 days / 48 hours
• CMA & Psych Tech Roles: Varying schedules with primary daytime coverage.
• Note: Due to strict facility scheduling and attendance policies, holding a secondary full-time position is not recommended.

Role Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of cumulative experience in Med-Surg, Emergency Room (ER), or ICU settings.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas (or Compact RN License).
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a high-acuity environment.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in Skilled Nursing/Rehab, Med-Surg, or Correctional Health.
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Texas LVN license.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

• Certification: Valid Medical Assistant Certification (CMA / RMA / CCMA).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.

Psychiatric Technician

• Certification: Active certification or state licensure as applicable.
• Experience: Background in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or correctional mental health preferred.

Onboarding & Screening Process

1. Application Submission: Complete your application with updated resume details.
2. Facility Approval: Applications are submitted directly to the facility hiring manager.
3. Background Clearance: Candidate background checks are processed through the Harris County Sheriff's Office (clearance takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks).