Job description Originally established as a partnership with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 1994, the University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care provides managed health care for offenders in more than 100 adult and juvenile correctional facilities through out the state. Overview: This position will be located at a Correctional Facility in Tennessee Colony, TX. We are also looking for travel LVN's willing to make the commute from Dallas to Tennessee Colony. Contract Dates: 6/20/2026 - 9/15/2026 (Renewable Contract) Required skills and experience: - Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas - 1+ year of Med/Surg, LTAC or Floor experience - Current BLS-HP required - LVN's must be IV Therapy Certified before hire date. "online course available" What you need to know: - Full Time Day & Night LVN positions - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule - Guaranteed hours Ability to extend contract Job selling points: - Ability to do a lot of different jobs Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care, mental health, psych. - No previous correctional experience required. Additional job details: - Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety - Interprets physicians' orders - Administers prescribed medication - When physician is present, assists physician with sick call - Applies surgical dressings and bandages - Provides emergency first aid care - Checks and records vital signs - Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning - Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present - Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition - May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs - Consults with supervisor on problem cases - Checks and orders supplies - Maintains accurate medical records - Provides health care education inmates - Units: Michael Unit, Beto Unit, Coefield Unit & Powledge Unit. All units are within a 10 minute radius from each other. Other job title names include: LPN, LVN Nurse, Travel LPN, Correctional Nurse, LPN Travel Nursing Licensed Vocational Nurse, LPN Corrections, Correctional LVN Job Type: Contract Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Experience: Med/Surg or LTAC: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: LVN (Required) Work Location:Tennessee Colony or Palestine Texas. In person at state prison facility.