Top-Tier Compensation and Benefits: Why Healthcare Workers Thrive at Roadrunner Health Services

Correctional healthcare jobs offer a unique opportunity to provide meaningful care in an underserved environment, and at Roadrunner Health Services (RHS), we know that quality care is built on the wellbeing of our healthcare professionals. With a focus on community impact, professional growth, and personal wellness, RHS is a standout employer for nurses, medical staff, and administrative personnel across the Southwest.

A Career Path Rooted in Purpose

Many healthcare workers enter the field because they want to make a difference. RHS provides that pathway. Correctional healthcare allows clinicians to reach populations that often experience the greatest barriers to care. This includes individuals dealing with untreated chronic conditions, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges—issues that are prevalent in correctional settings but frequently go untreated elsewhere.

Working in correctional healthcare is not just a job; it's a mission. It means supporting rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and improving public health outcomes across the entire communities in our beloved Southwest. For those who value service, justice, and a committed team, RHS provides an impactful career path.

Competitive Salaries: Recognizing the Value of Expertise and Promoting Higher Standards of Healthcare

We believe that the best care comes from employees who feel secure and supported. That’s why we pursue fair and competitive compensation: Our team members are entrusted with critical responsibilities, and we believe their pay should reflect that.

RHS ranks among the top 3 states in wages for medical providers. Enhancing our wages and benefits to become an exceptional tool for employee retention. 

Our team continuously evaluates regional and industry benchmarks to make sure our pay structures can attract and retain high-quality healthcare talent. At the end of the day, fair pay is just a reflection of our respect for the skill, experience, and dedication of our employees.

Comprehensive Benefits: Supporting the Whole Person

Support comes in more forms than a competitive salary. In the same way that we provide holistic correctional care for our patients, we prioritize comprehensive benefits for our employees. Our benefits are designed to address not only physical health, but also financial stability, mental wellness, and professional growth. RHS contributes 50% towards employee health benefits, in contrast to most private sectors, county, and federal agencies, which usually contribute only 25%.

Our benefits are structured to adapt to the real-world needs of healthcare professionals, whether they are early in their careers or experienced veterans. RHS offers a 401K retirement plan. 

A Culture of Respect, Safety, and Growth

Correctional facilities present unique challenges, and RHS addresses them head-on with rigorous training, ongoing support, and a culture of mutual respect. We equip our staff with the knowledge and tools to deliver care confidently and safely, even in complex environments.

RHS also invests in continuous professional development. From certification reimbursements to in-service training and promotion pathways, our employees know they have room to grow. This commitment to growth not only strengthens our team but ensures our patients receive the highest standard of care.

Stability and Job Security in a Growing Field

The need for correctional healthcare is stable and growing. As public health becomes increasingly integrated into conversations around justice reform and rehabilitation, correctional healthcare jobs are gaining recognition as vital, sustainable career paths.

RHS has a long-standing presence in New Mexico and is expanding across the Southwest, offering job security and advancement opportunities for professionals ready to commit to this meaningful work.

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Choosing a career in correctional healthcare with RHS means stepping into a role where your work truly matters. It means being part of a team that values compassion as much as competence, and impact as much as income.

Whether you're a nurse, physician, behavioral health specialist, or healthcare administrator, there's a place for you at RHS. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a mission you can believe in, Roadrunner Health Services is where healthcare professionals come to thrive.