Ready for Something Different? Become a Regional Travel LPN

DescriptionNursing That Moves You — Explore More, Without Leaving Kentucky

If every shift feels like déjà vu, it might be time to break out of the routine.

At Southern Health Partners (SHP), we offer a different kind of nursing opportunity—one that combines mobility, impact, and stability. As a Full-Time Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll work across correctional facilities in your region of Kentucky, supporting teams where you’re needed most—all while staying closer to home than traditional travel nursing ever allows.

Whether you’re assisting at a facility for a few days or a few weeks, you’ll enjoy the freedom of change without sacrificing your home life or long-term career path.

Position Overview:

Role: Full-Time LPN
Type: Medical Coverage Nurse
Location: Regional Travel – Across the State of Kentucky
Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours/week
QualificationsWhy Join SHP as a Coverage Nurse?

Every week brings something new—different locations, teams, and patients

Paid travel & hotel accommodations when overnight stays are required

Regional assignments—stay close to home while expanding your skills

Experience real nursing autonomy in a safe, secure environment

Be part of a mission-driven team improving healthcare access in underserved communities

Your Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay + Paid Travel & Lodging

Meal Per Diem for Overnight Travel

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Reimbursement (as applicable)

Free Monthly CE Credits through SHP

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401K after 1 year

Education Discount Program Access

Professional Liability Insurance

Referral Bonuses for Bringing Great Nurses to the Team

What You’ll Do:

As an SHP Medical Coverage Nurse, you’ll step in where help is needed—offering skilled, compassionate care in jails and detention centers across Kentucky. Your responsibilities may include:

Health assessments & triage

Medication administration

Sick call & patient education

Support for chronic and acute medical needs

Is Correctional Nursing Right for You?

If you’re seeking a role that offers independence, challenge, and meaningful impact, correctional nursing might be your perfect fit. SHP provides extensive training to help you thrive in this secure, supportive healthcare setting.

Apply Now – Turn Your Nursing Career into a Mission-Driven Journey

Southern Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants are subject to drug screening and must pass a facility-issued security clearance.