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. Schedule40+ hours per week Day: 6:00 AM–2:30 PMEvening: 2:00 PM–10:30 PMNight: 10:00 PM–6:30 AMEvery other weekend required8-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 IVsPerform 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 submission2-Step TB or QuantiFERONPA 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.
