Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in Los Angeles and assigns the nurse to one of several specialized institutional healthcare environments operated or contracted within the state system.

Primary Setting Options Veterans Home, Correctional Healthcare Facility, or State Hospital
City Los Angeles, CA
Care Delivery Model On-site institutional inpatient and residential care
Contract Dependency Contingent upon contract award
Program Context Government medical services supporting operational readiness

Responsibilities

  • Administer medications, therapeutic agents, treatments, disease-prevention measures, and physician-ordered care.
  • Conduct ongoing patient assessments, monitor condition changes, and provide therapeutic interventions as needed.
  • Partner with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and carry out individualized care plans.
  • Collect specimens for diagnostic testing and support physicians during patient rounds.
  • Assess treatment effectiveness and document patient progress.
  • Record initial assessments, interventions, patient education, weekly summaries, care plans, and related nursing activities in the medical record.

Daily work focuses on direct clinical actions that keep care coordinated and continuous inside the assigned facility.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet specific licensure, certification, and recent experience thresholds to qualify.

Licensure
Current valid Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing, or a current valid nursing license recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing that authorizes practice in California
Certification
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Recent Experience
Minimum six months within the last 36 months providing nursing services of similar scope in a public or private institution; internship time is excluded
Systems Experience
At least six months using electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Professional Abilities
Observe and document symptoms and behavior, maintain clinical records, prepare reports, function under stress, and adjust priorities according to patient needs

Compensation & Benefits

Final pay reflects the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic alignment. Full-time positions carry a defined benefits package.

  • Compensation: $55–$75 per hour
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for full-time roles
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus for full-time employees

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Duration 12 hours
Available Shifts Day shift 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or night shift 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Assignment Types Full-time, PRN, and 13-week options based on program needs and contract status
Work Location Type On-site within the assigned institutional facility
Environment Structured institutional healthcare setting

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The nurse works with residents and patients residing in veterans homes, correctional facilities, or state hospitals, where care occurs inside a controlled institutional framework.

Population Settings Veterans homes, correctional healthcare facilities, and state hospitals
Acuity Context Institutional inpatient and residential populations with ongoing clinical needs
Care Environment Secure or residential facilities requiring continuous nursing oversight
Encounter Type Ongoing monitoring and support within a fixed facility setting

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on sustaining continuity of nursing care for individuals living in specialized institutional environments.

Medication and Treatment Administration Delivery of medications, therapeutic agents, and ordered treatments
Condition Surveillance Continuous assessment and monitoring of patient status changes
Interdisciplinary Care Coordination Contribution to multidisciplinary treatment planning and team-based care
Clinical Record Keeping Documentation of assessments, interventions, education, and progress

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this opening stem from its multi-facility institutional scope and flexible contract-linked employment structures.

  • Potential placement across veterans homes, correctional healthcare facilities, or state hospitals
  • Choice among full-time, PRN, and 13-week assignment formats
  • Role exists only after the supporting government contract is awarded
  • Focus on continuity of care inside specialized institutional environments that serve distinct populations

About International SOS Government Medical Services

International SOS Government Medical Services forms the government-contracting arm of International SOS, an organization established in 1984 that operates across more than 90 countries. The parent company provides healthcare delivery, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support. The government division concentrates on programs that advance patient care and operational readiness inside the United States and abroad.

Year Established 1984
Geographic Footprint More than 90 countries
Service Portfolio Healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, workforce support
Division Emphasis Government medical services and readiness programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is employment guaranteed at the time of application?
No. The position is contingent upon contract award. Full-time, PRN, and 13-week opportunities become available according to program needs once the contract is in place.
Will I know the exact facility before accepting an offer?
Assignments may occur in a Veterans Home, Correctional Healthcare Facility, or State Hospital. The specific site is set by the awarded contract and operational requirements.
Does experience gained in a correctional or veterans facility satisfy the six-month requirement?
Yes, provided the work was similar in scope and performed within the last 36 months in a public or private institution. Internship periods are not counted.
Are both day and night shifts available?
Yes. Nurses may work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., subject to facility staffing needs.
What benefits accompany full-time employment?
Full-time positions include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
Is a license issued outside California acceptable?
A current and valid nursing license recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing that authorizes practice in California satisfies the requirement.

Registered Nurse (RN) in Los Angeles, CA

This Registered Nurse opening with International SOS Government Medical Services places an RN in Los Angeles healthcare facilities that may include a veterans home, correctional healthcare site, or state hospital. The clinical work centers on direct patient care: administering medications and treatments, performing ongoing assessments, collaborating on interdisciplinary care plans, collecting specimens, assisting during physician rounds, evaluating treatment response, and completing thorough documentation. Candidates must hold a current California RN license or a license recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing that authorizes practice in the state, maintain active BLS certification, and bring at least six months of comparable institutional nursing experience within the past three years along with eMAR and EMR familiarity. Shifts last twelve hours and run either 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Full-time, PRN, and 13-week assignments become available once the governing contract is awarded. Compensation is $55–$75 per hour, with full-time positions including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus. The role supports coordinated nursing care for residents and patients inside specialized institutional environments while working under a global organization that has delivered medical assistance and healthcare services since 1984.

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