DSHS BHHA Registered Nurse 2 - RN2
State of Washington
Posted: January 8, 2026 (7 days ago)
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State of Washington
Dept. of Corrections
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$7,832 - $12,839
per month
Type
Full Time
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This job is for a registered nurse working full-time at a state prison in Walla Walla, Washington, where you'll provide healthcare to incarcerated people, including screening for health issues, giving treatments, and helping with their overall well-being.
It's a permanent role with good pay and shift bonuses for evenings or weekends.
A good fit would be someone compassionate, organized, and experienced in nursing who wants to make a positive impact in a challenging environment.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,428 - $10,537
Hourly Salary Range: $36.94 - $60.56
Registered Nurse 2:
Monthly Salary Range: $7, 832 - $12,839
Hourly Salary Range: $45.01 - $73.79
Current Available Shift: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."
All staff entering into employment with the Department of Corrections must possess the following competencies at the
time of hire: Safety, Treats Others with Respect and Courtesy, Dependability, Accountability, Judgment and Problem
Solving, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Ethics and Integrity, and Embracing Diversity and Cultural
Differences. All supervisors and managers must also possess the following: People Management and Managing for Results.
Competency descriptions may be found on the IDOC website and on the Performance Development Plan expectationsRespectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.
We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
Important Notes or Additional Information
Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.
A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
The mission of DOC is to improve public safety. For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.
A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.
When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.
You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
(FOR RN POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U.
Step U is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step T in your permanent salary range.
(FOR ALL OTHER NON WMS POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M.
Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.
Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.
For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email
kathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call at (509) 907-7808.
For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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