Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional - Prison Facility - Yaphank, NY
- 8-hour shifts
- LPN / LVN license
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Open licensed practical nurse jobs in New York post a median of $31.60 an hour, the middle half $28.47–$36, across 769 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in New York earn a median of $32.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Nurse staffing committee or plan: General hospitals must keep a clinical staffing committee and submit an annual clinical staffing plan to the state. N.Y. Public Health Law § 2805-t (source: N.Y. Public Health Law § 2805-t)
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours except for disaster, declared emergency, unforeseen emergency or a procedure in progress; use of exceptions must be reported (covers registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at health care employers). N.Y. Lab. Law § 167 (source: N.Y. Lab. Law § 167)
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%
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About the job
Per Diem assignment, 8hr day.
Correctional LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse
As one of the largest and most recognized providers of healthcare professionals, Cross Country Local has the flexible Corrections LPN opportunities you want and the pay and benefits you deserve. We match Correctional Licensed Practical Nurses like you with top healthcare facilities in your area. Our current job openings include:
- Corrections LPN Shift: 7A - 3P
- Yaphank, NY
Minimum Requirements
- 1 year full time correctional nursing experience within the last 2 years.
- Current state LPN license.
- Current CPR certification.
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About Cross Country Local
Cross Country Local is one of the largest and most recognized healthcare staffing companies. We have 40 years of experience helping healthcare professionals like you find a variety of rewarding per diem, contract, permanent and travel job opportunities that offer both competitive pay and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We value the service you provide and are committed to your personal and professional growth. That is why we provide you with 24/7 access to our responsive team and offer you the opportunity to further your career. Our per diem employees enjoy a flexible schedule and a variety of workplace settings, while our travelers receive premium housing and free medical benefits.
Contact us today to learn how you can take control of your career.
Cross Country Local is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status)
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