Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 3,913,000 - 4,277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Amergis in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for night shift contract opportunities in a correctional facility. The role focuses on delivering routine and emergency healthcare to incarcerated patients within a secure environment.

Candidates must have an active RN license in the state, a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, BLS certification, and the ability to work nights on a 36/48 schedule with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility.
• Collaborate with healthcare team, correctional officers, and administrators.
• Maintain thorough documentation of assessments and care provided.

Skills

Strong assessment

Communication

Documentation

Nursing judgment

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

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

RN – Corrections

Position Overview

A correctional facility in Fairfax, VA is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for night shift contract opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to provide essential healthcare services in a correctional setting while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team.

Candidates must have a minimum of one year of nursing experience. Previous correctional, psychiatric, emergency department, or medical-surgical experience is preferred but not required.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: Nights (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

• Schedule Rotation: 36/48 alternating schedule

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

• Contract Length: 16 weeks with guaranteed extension as long in good standing

• Start Date: September

• Interview Process: Phone call with HSA

Requirements

• Active RN license

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience

• BLS certification

• Previous corrections experience preferred

• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional healthcare environment

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: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Corrections

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0400

Contract Duration: 16

Pay Rate: $1728 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-26T14:56:08