Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

The Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) position in Newport, KY, is a contract-full-time role with pay at $48 per hour. The RN will work in a correctional setting, collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver routine and emergency care to inmates.

Requirements include an active RN license in the practicing state, 1+ year correctional health care experience preferred, and CPR certification where applicable. The employer offers competitive benefits and adheres to all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Minimum of one year of correctional health care experience preferred.
• CCHP-RN Certification preferred.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population.
• Address the specific challenges of the correctional environment while providing routine and emergency care to patients.

Skills

RN license

Correctional health care experience

CCHP-RN certification

CPR certification

Health certificate

TB screening/PPD or chest X-ray

Job description

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $48 / Hour

Hours: 37.00

Location: Newport, 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: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Corrections

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0148

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $48 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-19T20:18:47