Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Middlesex Sheriff's Office
Location: Billerica
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
will be considering applicants for the following employment
opportunity: Registered Nurse The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO)
is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RN) to work in a
correctional setting on two shifts ( 3:00PM-11:00PM and the
11:00PM-7:00AM shifts. The MSO provides 24-hour care to inmates and
detainees at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in Billerica, MA.
Applicants must be able to work on all three shifts (7:00AM-3:00PM;
3:00PM-11:00PM; and 11:00PM-7:00AM) when necessary and on weekends
and holidays. The position is under the direct supervision of the
Health Services Administrator (HSA) or designee in the MSO Health
Services Unit (HSU) and is classified within a collective
bargaining agreement. Additional responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, the following: Assisting physicians with all
in-house clinical duties; Performing emergency services as
necessary; Dispensing medication as directed; Accounting for
medication, supplies and equipment located in work area; Making
appropriate entries into infirmary log; Conferring with other
shifts regarding patients and other infirmary activities;
Conducting intakes, chart reviews and medication verification
tasks; Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association
(ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)
standards; Working with State Office of Pharmacy Services (SOPS)
with regard to ordering medication and discharge planning; Other
work duties as assigned by the Health Services Administrator or
designee. The individual selected for the position of Registered
Nurse must have the ability to exercise good judgment and focus on
detail as required by the job. The individual selected shall also
be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive nature of working in
a law enforcement agency and must comply with all institutional
rules regarding safety and security. Working Conditions: Based in a
correctional facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Must be able
to work on all three shifts (7:00AM-3:00PM; 3:00PM-11:00PM; and
11:00PM-7:00AM) when necessary, weekends, nights, holidays and
subject to being forced to work over 8 hours depending on
operational needs within the MSO HSU; The applicant may be required
to: interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional
stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; lift and
carry heavy objects; restrain inmates/detainees in accordance with
policy; work under exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Qualifications: Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Current RN license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience preferred; Prior
experience in a correctional or similar setting also preferred;
Ability to participate in professional development activities both
on and off-site; Work independently, as well as, and with other
internal departments in a fast paced environment and execute close
attention to detail; Strong written, communication, organizational,
analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills; Ability to
complete multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner while
maintaining comprehensive and cohesive records. In compliance with
federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity
and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Must
have an active valid driver’s license and the right to legally
operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts and pass a criminal
background check. Salary: Starting annual salary from $82,089.79 to
$85,209.79 plus additional incentives, bonuses and employment
benefits. Including a $1,500 sign on bonus. Interested candidates
can review this job posting at www.middlesexsheriff.org and may
submit a cover letter and resume via email to HR@sdm.state.ma.us.
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer
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