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Ready for Something Different? Become a Regional Travel LPN

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS INC · Georgetown, KY 40324

External listingfull-time7 months ago

About The Role

## Description

## **Nursing That Moves You — Explore More, Without Leaving Kentucky**

If every shift feels like déjà vu, it might be time to break out of the routine.

At **Southern Health Partners (SHP)**, we offer a different kind of nursing opportunity—one that combines **mobility, impact, and stability**. As a **Full-Time Medical Coverage Nurse**, you’ll work across **correctional facilities in your region of Kentucky**, supporting teams where you’re needed most—all while **staying closer to home** than traditional travel nursing ever allows.

Whether you’re assisting at a facility for a few days or a few weeks, you’ll enjoy the freedom of change without sacrificing your home life or long-term career path.

### **Position Overview:**

**Role:** Full-Time LPN

**Type:** Medical Coverage Nurse

**Location:** Regional Travel – Across the State of **Kentucky**

**Schedule:** Minimum of 36 hours/week

## Qualifications

### **Why Join SHP as a Coverage Nurse?**

  • **Every week brings something new**—different locations, teams, and patients
  • **Paid travel & hotel accommodations** when overnight stays are required
  • **Regional assignments**—stay close to home while expanding your skills
  • Experience **real nursing autonomy** in a safe, secure environment
  • Be part of a mission-driven team improving healthcare access in underserved communities

### **Your Benefits Include:**

  • Competitive Pay + **Paid Travel & Lodging**
  • **Meal Per Diem** for Overnight Travel
  • **Mileage Reimbursement**
  • **Cell Phone Reimbursement** (as applicable)
  • **Free Monthly CE Credits** through SHP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • **Company-Paid Life Insurance**
  • **401K after 1 year**
  • **Education Discount Program Access**
  • **Professional Liability Insurance**
  • **Referral Bonuses** for Bringing Great Nurses to the Team

### **What You’ll Do:**

As an SHP Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll step in where help is needed—offering skilled, compassionate care in jails and detention centers across Kentucky. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Health assessments & triage
  • Medication administration
  • Sick call & patient education
  • Support for chronic and acute medical needs

### **Is Correctional Nursing Right for You?**

If you’re seeking a role that offers **independence, challenge, and meaningful impact**, correctional nursing might be your perfect fit. SHP provides **extensive training** to help you thrive in this secure, supportive healthcare setting.

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### **Apply Now – Turn Your Nursing Career into a Mission-Driven Journey**

**Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

All applicants are subject to drug screening and must pass a facility-issued security clearance.

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