Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Corrections Location: Roanoke City Adult Detention Center Shift: 6P–6A (36/48 rotation) Contract Length: 8 weeks with likely extensions Start Date: February 19, 2026 Interview Process: Virtual screening Other Requirements: Must work every other weekend (EOW) Job Description Join the healthcare team at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center, where your clinical expertise plays a critical role in supporting the health and safety of an incarcerated population. As a Correctional LPN, you’ll provide essential medical care in a secure environment while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. This assignment offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your acute care and emergency response skills while contributing to public health within the correctional system. Key Responsibilities + Deliver routine and urgent medical care to detained individuals + Assess, triage, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions + Administer medications and maintain accurate MAR documentation + Perform intake screenings and ongoing health assessments + Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and detention staff + Respond to medical emergencies and actively participate in crisis interventions + Provide patient education on preventive care and wellness + Ensure compliance with detention center protocols, safety procedures, and nursing standards Qualifications + Active LPN license (Virginia) + Minimum 1 year of corrections experience + Current BLS certification + TB clearance (PPD, chest x-ray, or acceptable documentation) + Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements + Must be 18 years or older + Weekend availability required (EOW) + Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate for the contract + RTO may not exceed 3 days; no major holiday RTO accepted Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.