Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Correctional RN to provide both routine and emergency healthcare in correctional facilities. The role demands collaboration with healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure inmate well-being.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with correctional healthcare experience and will enjoy benefits like competitive pay and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse License for the state of practice.
• One year of experience in correctional healthcare is preferred.
• Must have current CPR certification if applicable.
• Must complete TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if necessary.
• Must comply with all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and correctional officers.
• Provide routine and emergency healthcare in a correctional facility.

Education

Current Registered Nurse License for the state

Minimum of one year of correctional health care experience

Current CPR certification

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray

Meet all federal, state, and local requirements

At least 18 years of age

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

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: 0294

Contract Duration: 1

Pay Rate: $2812 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-10T22:34:08