Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Washington, GA. The RN collaborates with healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and administrators to deliver routine and emergency care in a correctional facility.

Requirements include an active RN license, at least one year of correctional health care experience, CPR if applicable, and compliance with federal/state/local rules. The position offers weekly pay of $1,720 and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

• Provide routine and emergency health care to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure well‑being and safety.

Skills

Nursing license

Job description

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 1720 Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Washington, GA

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: 0277

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1720 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T12:21:15