• RN Corrections

    Amergis (Fort Dodge, IA)


    Corrections RN – Fort Dodge, IA | ASAP Start

     

    Step into a role where your clinical expertise truly matters. We're seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a correctional facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa for a 13-week assignment starting ASAP.

    Position Details

    + Setting: Corrections

    + Location: Fort Dodge, IA

    + Start Date: ASAP

    + Assignment Length: 13 weeks

    + Schedule:

    + 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday–Friday

    + Every other weekend required

    + Hours: 40 hours per week

    Compensation

    + Local Rate: $58/hour

    + Travel Package: $2,646/week (for candidates 50+ miles from the facility)

    Requirements

    + Active RN license

    + BLS certification

    + Previous corrections or acute care experience preferred

    + Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills

    Why This Role Stands Out

    + Consistent weekday schedule with manageable evening hours

    + Competitive pay packages for both local and travel nurses

    + Opportunity to make meaningful impact in a secure, structured environment

     

    If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and start quickly, this assignment offers stability, strong compensation, and a chance to serve a unique patient population.

     

    The Correctional RN works in collaboration with otherhealthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensurethe well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specificchallenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing careto their patient population. This careincludes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facilitysetting.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices

    + Minimum of one year of correctional health care experiencepreferred

    + 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.