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Registered Nurse BH

Centurion Health

Jessup, MD

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Days
Unit
Psych

Posted Jul 30

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Correctional
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Above most MD staff postings

MD staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $50/hr, across 367 postings.

About this role

Hourly pay rate: $51.73/hour - $60/hour depending on years of experience

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 Full-time Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health team at Patuxent Correctional Facility 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.

Must hold 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 Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS Experience working in a correctional or behavioral health environment preferred Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift: full time, days

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Maryland RN License
  • Corrections facility medical clinic
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing
  • RN License
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  • Hourly pay
  • BLS Certification
  • Correctional experience
  • Paid holidays

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
Show all 8 benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Jessup, MD
Median rent
$2,187/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$128,851/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
5% above the national average

Maryland index 105.0, where 100 is the national average.

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.

Map showing the location of Jessup, MD
Approximate location in Jessup, MD. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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

How this role fits you

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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