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Registered Nurse 2 -WR22- WSP
State of WashingtonWalla Walla, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
💰 $160,344/yr($97,812/yr – $160,344/yr)
About the role
Posting number: HS-WSP-2026-05423
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, 911 Telecommunications, Allied Health, Medical/Dental
Summary
Registered Nurse 2 (RN2)
Full time, Permanent
Washington State Penitentiary (WSP)
Walla Walla, WA
Registered Nurse 2:
Monthly Salary Range: $8,151 - $13,362
Hourly Salary Range: $46-84 - $76.79
Current Available Shift:
- Thursday - Monday - 2155 - 0625
Registered Nurses will receive shift differential in the amount of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per hour for evening shift and night shift work. Employees may also qualify for one or both of these supplemental shift premiums in addition to the above.
A. One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
B. Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight.
At the WA State Penitentiary Complex, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov
A. One dollar ($1.00) per hour during any hours assigned to work from 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.
B. Three dollars ($3.00) per hour during any hours worked from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight.
At the WA State Penitentiary Complex, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov
Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.
"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."
If you’ve read this far, it is clear you have a desire to make a difference in public service. A completed application packet will include and is REQUIRED:
- A detailed resume.
- A cover letter regarding you interests and outlining your qualifications.
- Three professional references.
Examples of duties
Some of what our RN's do:
- The registered nurse delivers services which promote health, foster healing, and support coping and adjustment to various health conditions.
- Screening, assessing, and evaluating incarcerated individuals and their conditions
- Responding to all other requests for health care attention in a complete, timely, clinically appropriate and therapeutic manner;
- Delegating and supervising work, monitoring, managing, coordinating, and delivering health care;
- Planning transition, making referrals and arranging follow-up when patients transfer or return to the community;
- Assisting patients to improve their skill and ability to provide care for themselves and their family ;
- Counseling, consulting, teaching, advising, and providing health information that improves quality of health services and/or enhances safety and security.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse 2 (RN2)
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR AL
- Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington as a Registered Nurse
OR
An unencumbered Multistate License from a participating Compact Licensure State and completion of the MLS demographic survey.
- One year experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- Must be American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) (Advanced Cardiac Life Support or other will not substitute for BLS)
- Proficient using computer-based programs to schedule, monitor and track patient information, perform data entry and word processing. Communicate via e-mail as well as other programs that may be needed to complete assigned work.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR AL
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