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Salary: $2520 / Week

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

Act as a staff nurse.

Perform additional job duties as assigned by NA or designee.

Good knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques.

Good knowledge of medical terminology.

Good knowledge of the operation and care of a variety of medical and nursing equipment.

Good knowledge of emergency medical treatments as appropriate.

Working knowledge of medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects and possible adverse reactions.

Ability to recognize changes in signs and symptoms that warrant the immediate action of a physician.

Ability to prepare accurate and timely written records and reports.

Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others.

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.