Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg - $44 per hour

TK Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Correctional Med Surg at Adams County Jail in Quincy, Illinois. This is a full-time day-shift RN position with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

As part of TK Health's new partnership, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor patient health, document accurately, and collaborate with the healthcare team while complying with security requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Must successfully complete required background and security clearance.
• Correctional healthcare experience not required; diverse nursing backgrounds encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assessing and monitoring patient health needs.
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered.
• Responding to medical needs and emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate medical documentation.
• Coordinating care with providers and the healthcare team.
• Following established clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Med Surg RN

Strong communication

Teamwork ability

Background clearance

Job description

TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Med Surg for a nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Details: Job Location: Adams IL - Quincy, IL 62301, Salary Range: $44.00 - $44.00 Hourly, Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-Time Day Shift

Adams County Jail – Quincy, Illinois

12-Hour Day Shifts | Rotating Weekends

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

TK Health is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at the Adams County Jail in Quincy, Illinois as we prepare to begin providing healthcare services at the facility on October 1, 2026.

This is a great opportunity to join TK Health at the beginning of a new partnership and help establish a strong healthcare team from day one.

Schedule

• Full-Time RN
• Day Shift
• 12-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse with TK Health, you will provide quality nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting.

• Assessing and monitoring patient health needs
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Responding to medical needs and emergencies
• Maintaining accurate medical documentation
• Coordinating care with providers and other members of the healthcare team
• Following established clinical policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
• Must successfully complete required background and security clearance
• Correctional healthcare experience is not required. Nurses from hospital, emergency, long-term care, home health, clinic, and other healthcare backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why TK Health?

TK Health provides healthcare services to correctional facilities across the country. Our nurses have the opportunity to use a broad range of clinical skills while caring for an underserved patient population in a unique healthcare environment.

TK Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TK Health Job ID #139463. Posted job title: RN

About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits