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Redding, California

Nurse Practitioner FNP AGNP ANP ENP

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$105-$110/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Shasta County Jail - Redding, CA, Position Type: MEDIKO Employee - PRN/as needed, Salary Range: $105.00 - $110.00Hourly, Job Shift: Other/Varied, Title: Nurse Practitioner (FNP, AGNP, ANP, ENP, or closely related discipline) Location: Shasta County California Status: PRN Salary: $107.50 per hour Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner will provide high-quality medical care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and patient education.

This role will collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care delivery and will prescribe medications, perform procedures, and manage chronic conditions. The Nurse Practitioner will also maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

An unencumbered license to practice as an APRN in the State of California. Master's of Science in Nursing in a primary care, clinical discipline, from an accredited program. Hold (or be willing to obtain) valid DEA Registration.

At least 3 years of clinical practice, with 1-2 years in Correctional Healthcare, or treating patients in other underserved populations desired. Experience in diagnosis, treatment planning, and treating patients in managed care; or experience in secure settings/facilities.

Active CPR/BLS certificate (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved) required by Start Date.

Employee Benefits (eligibility varies by status): Competitive pay and bonus opportunities 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Virtual Continuing Education available provided and paid for by MEDIKO.

Access to Epocrates or UpToDate available to MEDIKO medical professionals. MEDIKO is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations in correctional facilities across the country.

We partner with jail systems to deliver healthcare that makes a meaningful difference for patients, facilities, and communities. At MEDIKO, relationships matter.

We believe in earning the trust and respect of our patients, employees, and client partners—and in growing the right way, without losing the personal connection that sets us apart.

Join MEDIKO and bring your skills to a unique healthcare environment where you will make an impact, expand your experience, and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MEDIKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide high-quality medical care, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans within a correctional healthcare setting. They will collaborate with the healthcare team to manage chronic conditions, perform procedures, and ensure compliance with facility policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unencumbered APRN license in California and a Master's of Science in Nursing. At least 3 years of clinical practice experience is required, with preference given to those with correctional healthcare or underserved population experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedication prescriptionChronic condition managementMedical record maintenance

Correctional Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Correctional Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Correctional Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$224k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $202k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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$255k+

Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
20% this job
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 1.5
Below most Correctional Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 129 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Redding

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Redding, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Virtual Continuing Education provided and paid for by MEDIKO
Access to Epocrates or UpToDate