RN - Corrections

Tectra; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D paid by company

Long-Term Disability

Paid sick leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

RCM Healthcare Services is seeking a Correctional Registered Nurse (RN) for an onsite role in Columbia, SC. You will provide essential healthcare to incarcerated patients, perform assessments, administer meds, and respond to emergencies within a secure facility.

The position includes day and night shifts, every other weekend, and a 37.5-hour week on three 13-hour shifts with a 30-minute lunch. Requires SC RN license and BLS; prior correctional or acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active South Carolina RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• TB test completed within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and document findings.
• Administer medications and treatments with proper storage and documentation.
• Monitor chronic and acute conditions and coordinate higher-level care.
• Maintain medical records compliant with regulations and facility standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and custody staff to support patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Communication

De-escalation

Regulations knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Correctional Registered Nurse / RN

Pay: Local Contract

• $45.00 per hour

Pay: Travel Contract

• $1,841.00 Gross Weekly
• $20.00 per hour taxed
• $1,091.00 tax-free stipends for housing, meals, and incidentals per diem
• $500.00 travel allowance ($250 to assignment / $250 from assignment for qualified travelers)

Location: Columbia, SC 29210; Onsite – Correctional Setting

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in a correctional facility, you will provide essential healthcare services to an incarcerated population, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate medical care within a secure environment. This role includes conducting assessments, administering medications and treatments, managing chronic and acute conditions, and responding to medical emergencies. You will collaborate with custody staff and interdisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining strict adherence to safety, legal, and ethical standards. The overall purpose of this role is to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure continuity of care while supporting the safety and operational integrity of the correctional system.

Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Day and Night shift openings available
• Shift hours: 6:00am–7:00pm or 6:00pm–7:00am
• Every other weekend required
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts with 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Key Duties

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, triage medical needs, and document findings in accordance with clinical and correctional protocols
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections while ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation
• Monitor and manage chronic and acute conditions, including responding to medical emergencies and coordinating higher-level care when needed
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and facility-specific standards
• Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and custody staff to support patient care while maintaining facility safety and security

Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active South Carolina RN License or Compact Nursing License
• Required: AHA or American Red Cross BLS Certification
• Required: TB test completed within the last year

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in fast-paced, high-risk environments
• Ability to maintain safety awareness, security protocols, and professional boundaries at all times
• Effective communication and de-escalation skills when working with diverse and challenging populations
• Knowledge of correctional healthcare regulations, infection control, and ethical standards

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year recent nursing experience in Correctional, Behavioral Health/Psych, LTC, or Acute Care required
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Benefits

Per Diem / Temporary Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.