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Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

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The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population.

Posted Sep 17

Shift and hours
36 hours a week Hours: 36.00
Unit and setting
corrections · Correctional The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population.incarcerated population
License
RN license Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practicesRegistered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
Term
Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
Certification
Current CPR if applicable
Also asks
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Also asks
meet all federal, state and local requirements Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Also asks
at least 18 years of age Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred

Experience
one year of correctional health care experience Minimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferred
Experience
correctional health care experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Virginia travel rolesVirginia travel postings that state pay run $1,770/week to $2,810/week, the middle half $1,930/week to $2,320/week, across 85 postings.
Eligibility
dependent on employment status Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksCompetitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) savings plan401(k) savings plan
  • BenefitsAwards and recognition programsAwards and recognition programs
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
More benefits (3)
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.

The workplace

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Staffing partner
Staffing partner
Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Corrections is open from year one. RN and LPN roles both; some facilities take new grads.

Original listing

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  • Setting: Corrections
  • Job Type: Travel
  • Pay: 2000 Week
  • Hours: 36.00
  • Location: Troy, VA

The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing care to their patient population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.

Minimum Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
  • Minimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferred
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following

benefits

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs
  • Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Troy, VA

Troy, VA

Living costs about the same as the US average

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