Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
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Job summary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Morganton, NC. The RN will provide care in a correctional facility, collaborating with healthcare teams and correctional staff to address routine and emergency health needs.
The position requires an active RN license in the practicing state, CPR if applicable, and at least 18 years old. Travel, 36 hours per week, with competitive weekly pay.
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population.
- Provides routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.
Skills
Education
Job description
Setting: Corrections
Job Type: Travel
Pay: $2146 / Week
Hours: 36.00
Location: Morganton, NC
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.
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
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.
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: 0142
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $2146 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-09-18T16:40:28
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