Purple Cow Recruiting

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Corrections | 26-Week Contract | $1,604 Gross Weekly

Waymart, PA, USAPosted Sep 25, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Corrections | 26-Week Contract | $1,604 Gross Weekly at Purple Cow Recruiting is a role based in Waymart, PA, USA. The posting asks for 1+ year of experience. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Electronic health records. Applications are submitted through Paylocity.

Experience
1+ year
Visa sponsorship
Not mentioned in the posting
Application platform
Paylocity

Skills in this posting

  • Electronic health records

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Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Corrections | $1,700 Gross Weekly
Waymart, PA | Correctional Healthcare
26-Week Contract
Shift: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

 

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com

 

Heartline Staffing is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a 26-week correctional healthcare contract in Waymart, Pennsylvania. Two openings are available.

 

TRAVEL CONTRACT AT A GLANCE

Gross Weekly Pay: $1,700

Taxable Rate: $15.00/hour

Tax-Free Stipend: $1,100/week for eligible travelers

Contract Length: 26 weeks

Shift: Nights | 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

Location: Waymart, PA

Openings: 2

Overtime: Available if needed

Tax-free stipend eligibility is subject to applicable tax-home and IRS requirements.

 

THE ASSIGNMENT

Join a dedicated correctional healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), providing essential nursing care within a correctional facility. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, professional health services to a diverse population in a secure environment while supporting the safety and well-being of staff and inmates.

Correctional or mental health experience is preferred. At least 1 year of recent nursing experience, ideally in a correctional or psychiatric setting, is also preferred.

Local candidates are encouraged to apply. No travel is required as part of the position.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle high-stress situations professionally, and an active Pennsylvania LPN license are essential for this assignment.

 

READY TO LEARN MORE?

Contact Elizabeth directly to discuss the assignment, schedule, compensation package, or correctional healthcare environment.

Call or text Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN at 272-230-3157 or email elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com.

 

Heartline Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

  • Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Pennsylvania REQUIRED
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills REQUIRED
  • Ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism REQUIRED
  • Ability to successfully complete required background checks and clearances specific to correctional healthcare REQUIRED

 

Preferred

  • Correctional or mental health nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of recent nursing experience, ideally in a correctional or psychiatric setting
  • Bilingual abilities
  • Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems

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