Registered Nurse
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services -
Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE, Tecumseh, NE Hiring Rate: $50.000
Job Posting: JR2025-00013375 Registered Nurse (Evergreen) (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is
posted as open until closed): Job Description: Varying shifts
available, inquire at the time of interview. ?Starting wage
$50.000/hour. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours
worked, plus $1.50 - $2.50 shift differential.? We want you to join
our team! • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave (24 days
your first year, accruing immediately) • Military leave • 156%
state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee
assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans •
Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life
insurance policy • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
eligible through the Federal government • Meaningful public service
service with a purpose! • Numerous training and development
opportunities The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
(NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine
institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide.
The department's focus includes inmate programming and education,
physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and
community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional
Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of
integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we
accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the
Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more
information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at
megan.jones@nebraska.gov. Under limited supervision of a Nursing
Director/Associate or Nurse Supervisor, provides professional
nursing care for ill, injured, or disabled inmates. Provides
clinical direction and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses and
direct care staff, provides direct patient nursing care and
treatment within the scope of licensure in a correctional setting.
Performs patient care in a clinic or hospital setting. Administer
medications, transcribe and carry out doctor's orders, assess
patients utilizing protocols, triage. Assist in moving patients.
Starting pay rate: $50.000/hour plus additional $3.00/hour facility
differential for hours worked. Also eligible for $1.50 - $2.50/hour
shift differentials for certain shifts worked. Requirements /
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : A current license in good
standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority
based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a Registered
Nurse in Nebraska. Preferred Qualifications : Experience in
assigning, reviewing, leading, or supervising the work of others.
Other : Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift
up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Will complete four to eight weeks of
on the job training. Must submit to background security check.
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment
medical examination and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training
Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska
Department of Correctional Services' Pre-service Training Program.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid
time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to
help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is
just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State
of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position,
agency and employment status. For more information on benefits,
please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our
teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to
promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire,
train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels
without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin,
disability, marital status or genetics. Current employees of the
State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead
go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from
your home landing page.
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