About This Position
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Needed at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, WA
THE SHORT: We need three (3) NPs for as-needed coverage at Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac in SeaTac, WA. Mon-Fri, 06:00-14:00. Any state license. At least one (1) year of experience. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking citizenship.
LOCATION: Health Services Department, FDC SeaTac, 2425 S 200th St, SeaTac, WA 98198
START DATE / DURATION:
2-year contract
Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position, if life requires you to leave, please provide a 60-day notice.
COMPENSATION:
Rate: $90/hr
Part time, W2
If you report but can’t work because of a facility delay (weather, power, security), you’re paid for 4 hours, or the full day if asked to stay
SCHEDULE:
As-needed coverage when FDC SeaTac’s staff NPs are out (sick leave, annual leave, deployments, vacancies, training)
Assignments may be one day or one week at a time
Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day, 06:00-14:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Hours may be adjusted to meet the institution’s needs
No work on federal holidays
Maximum 40 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NPs:
Graduate or higher degree in nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, COA, ACME, or another U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditor
Active, current, full, and unrestricted ARNP license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or DC
At least one (1) year of applicable experience
BLS (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)
Correctional experience preferred, not required
U.S. citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) of the last five (5) years
Must pass a drug screen and law enforcement background check, including fingerprinting and a favorable credit report
Able to stand and walk most of the day and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
DUTIES:
Run daily sick call and the clinic’s daily operation, including health histories, recording findings, and clinical evaluations
Serve as the primary provider for new complaints, chronic care visits, and emergencies when clinically indicated
Provide emergency care when the physician isn’t present, including trauma care and lifesaving procedures
After consulting the physician, perform minor procedures such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, cyst removal, and ingrown toenail removal/repair
Prescribe medications and treatment, and flag synergistic, antagonistic, and cumulative drug effects before dispensing
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs (urinalysis, CBC, smears, blood glucose), hearing tests, preliminary x-ray reads, vision screening, ECGs, screening dental exams and dental x-rays, and mental health, drug, and alcohol screening
Work with staff and consulting physicians on care plans and on managing chronic and complex problems, and teach patients good health practices
Stay security-aware and keep a professional relationship with AICs. Don’t give information to inmates; route it through the Clinical Director, HSA, or COR
Wear professional attire (scrubs are fine; no open-toed shoes or sleeveless, see-through, or skin-tight clothing) and wear your badge at all times
IF INTERESTED: Interested and qualified NPs are submitted with our proposal, and the Government selects its preferred NPs as part of the process. Please email the items below to Cierra Cole at Cierra.Cole@WanderStaffing.com by November 15, 2026.
CV/resume showing at least one (1) year of applicable experience
ARNP license for NPs
Diploma
BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider card)
Two (2) letters of reference
WHY WORK WITH US:
Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Officer
We are not a commercial staffing agency. We don’t lock you in, “claim,” or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.
Find out more about us at www.WanderStaffing.com
QUESTIONS:
Email Cierra Cole at Cierra.Cole@WanderStaffing.com
Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
THE SHORT: We need three (3) NPs for as-needed coverage at Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac in SeaTac, WA. Mon-Fri, 06:00-14:00. Any state license. At least one (1) year of experience. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking citizenship.
LOCATION: Health Services Department, FDC SeaTac, 2425 S 200th St, SeaTac, WA 98198
START DATE / DURATION:
2-year contract
Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position, if life requires you to leave, please provide a 60-day notice.
COMPENSATION:
Rate: $90/hr
Part time, W2
If you report but can’t work because of a facility delay (weather, power, security), you’re paid for 4 hours, or the full day if asked to stay
SCHEDULE:
As-needed coverage when FDC SeaTac’s staff NPs are out (sick leave, annual leave, deployments, vacancies, training)
Assignments may be one day or one week at a time
Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day, 06:00-14:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Hours may be adjusted to meet the institution’s needs
No work on federal holidays
Maximum 40 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NPs:
Graduate or higher degree in nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, COA, ACME, or another U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditor
Active, current, full, and unrestricted ARNP license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or DC
At least one (1) year of applicable experience
BLS (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)
Correctional experience preferred, not required
U.S. citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) of the last five (5) years
Must pass a drug screen and law enforcement background check, including fingerprinting and a favorable credit report
Able to stand and walk most of the day and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
DUTIES:
Run daily sick call and the clinic’s daily operation, including health histories, recording findings, and clinical evaluations
Serve as the primary provider for new complaints, chronic care visits, and emergencies when clinically indicated
Provide emergency care when the physician isn’t present, including trauma care and lifesaving procedures
After consulting the physician, perform minor procedures such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, cyst removal, and ingrown toenail removal/repair
Prescribe medications and treatment, and flag synergistic, antagonistic, and cumulative drug effects before dispensing
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs (urinalysis, CBC, smears, blood glucose), hearing tests, preliminary x-ray reads, vision screening, ECGs, screening dental exams and dental x-rays, and mental health, drug, and alcohol screening
Work with staff and consulting physicians on care plans and on managing chronic and complex problems, and teach patients good health practices
Stay security-aware and keep a professional relationship with AICs. Don’t give information to inmates; route it through the Clinical Director, HSA, or COR
Wear professional attire (scrubs are fine; no open-toed shoes or sleeveless, see-through, or skin-tight clothing) and wear your badge at all times
IF INTERESTED: Interested and qualified NPs are submitted with our proposal, and the Government selects its preferred NPs as part of the process. Please email the items below to Cierra Cole at Cierra.Cole@WanderStaffing.com by November 15, 2026.
CV/resume showing at least one (1) year of applicable experience
ARNP license for NPs
Diploma
BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider card)
Two (2) letters of reference
WHY WORK WITH US:
Founded in 2018 by a retired Army Officer
We are not a commercial staffing agency. We don’t lock you in, “claim,” or “present” you anywhere or share your information. There is never a non-compete.
Find out more about us at www.WanderStaffing.com
QUESTIONS:
Email Cierra Cole at Cierra.Cole@WanderStaffing.com
Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
