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Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Centurion Health

Jessup, Maryland

$54/hr

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Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$54/hr

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  • Can you walk me through the differentials?
  • Can you confirm which shifts are open, how many hours and shifts are expected each week, and what the weekend, holiday, call, and rotation requirements are?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?

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About this role

Per Diem hourly pay: $54/hour Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health team at Maryland Correctional Institution for Women located in Jessup, Maryland. The Registered Nurse (RN) (Mental Health) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to identify, assess, and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.

Requirements

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
  • BSN preferred but not required
  • Progressive experience in nursing care with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Experience working in a correctional or behavioral health environment preferred
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

About the employer

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Centurion Health
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You would be walking into Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, where Centurion runs healthcare for the Indiana Department of Correction. The work is primary and specialty care inside the fence—vitals, labs, EKGs, minor procedures—and some roles stretch into infirmary-style…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Hands-on primary and specialty care inside Indiana DOC at Wabash Valley
  • RN pay clustering near $40/hour in our postings; employer-stated $40–$50 ranges elsewhere
  • Travel path up to ~$2685/week with stipend and multi-site float in Indiana

What reviewers flag

  • Staffing shortages and high stress repeatedly flagged; WLB ratings near 2.6–2.8
  • Management scores low (Indeed ~2.2; Glassdoor senior management ~2.6)
  • Advancement described as present but limited by unclear pathways and inconsistent management

Benefits: Travel RN ads for Indiana list health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, vision, dental, and FSA.

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Living in Jessup, MD

Jessup is a small Maryland community in Howard County, conveniently positioned between Baltimore and the D.C. metro area. With easy access to major highways, it offers a quiet suburban base for nurses who want proximity to top medical facilities in both cities without living in the urban core.

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State price level · Maryland
105
5% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,187/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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