Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Ashland, Kentucky. The RN will provide routine and emergency care within a correctional facility, collaborating with healthcare staff, officers, and administrators.

Minimum requirements include an active RN license in the state, at least one year of correctional health care experience, and compliance with applicable regulations. The position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license for the state where practicing.
• Minimum one year of correctional health care experience preferred.
• CCHP-RN certification preferred.
• Current health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency nursing care in a correctional facility.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators.
• Address challenges unique to the correctional environment while delivering patient care.

Skills

RN License

Correctional health care

CCHP-RN certification

CPR if applicable

TB/PPD/Chest X-ray

Standards compliance

18+ years

Job description

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2036 / Week

Hours: 37.50

Location: Ashland, KY

The Correctional RN works in collaboration with otherhealthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensurethe well-being of the incarcerated population.The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specificchallenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing careto their patient population. This careincludes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facilitysetting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices

• Minimum of one year of correctional health care experiencepreferred

• CCHP-RN Certification preferred

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• 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.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Corrections

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0148

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $2036 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-17T16:45:59