TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Med Surg for a nursing job in Pontiac, Illinois.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Livingston County Jail | Pontiac, IL

Pay: $45/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Rotating weekends

Join TK Health, a leading correctional healthcare provider, and deliver meaningful patient care in a secure, structured environment. Our nurses practice at the top of their license, gaining broad clinical experience while serving an underserved population.

With facilities across 13 states, TK Health offers stability, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a real difference—every shift.

• Competitive pay: $45/hour

• Full-time, predictable night schedule

• Broad clinical exposure—acute, chronic, and urgent care

• Safe and secure work environment

• Strong team support and clinical leadership

• Meaningful patient impact without typical bedside burnout

As a Registered Nurse at Livingston County Jail, you will provide direct patient care based on individualized treatment plans, utilizing both independent and delegated nursing functions. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team while following established clinical standards and protocols.

• Active, unrestricted RN license

• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts

• Ability to pass a background check

• Correctional healthcare experience is welcome but not required

TK Health provides comprehensive healthcare services in jails and detention centers across Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Our teams serve facilities ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates, offering nurses a unique and rewarding clinical environment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Turn Key Job ID #1​1​4​2​1​4. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN)

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you.

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits