Registered Nurse - Correctional
Independence, VA
American Medical Staffing
3x12 hrs

American Medical Staffing (AMS) puts you first, and we are currently seeking an RN to join our corrections medical team in Independence, Virginia. This is a medium security state run prison with a maximum capacity of 1,024 inmates.

• Pay Rate: $1,528 to $1,728 per week
• Schedule: 6 - 6
• Available Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week
• Start Date: Two weeks from offer
• Located In: Independence, Virginia
• Requirements: Qualified applicants MUST have at least 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a corrections or similar setting, have a valid RN license and be willing to obtain VA and/or compact licensure.

As a Registered Nurse in a correctional care setting, you’ll play a crucial role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to incarcerated individuals, promoting their well-being and rehabilitation. This position works in partnership with a team of correctional staff and allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing patient health status, developing care plans, and implementing nursing interventions as needed
• Administering medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols
• Monitoring patient vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment, adjusting care plans as necessary
• Collaborating with healthcare team members, correctional staff, and community resources to ensure continuity of care
• Documenting patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely

Correctional care positions can often offer healthcare professionals more independence in how they practice and the ability to grow professionally. AMS works with every provider and facility to ensure their placement is a right fit—and that your questions around the work day, the onsite team, and security are answered well in advance of your start date.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

You have a lot of choices when you consider your next Registered Nurse role, and we know it can be hard to wade through all the calls, emails and messages from other agencies who see you as just a number. Consider a different approach with an agency that provides high-end, customized career support for your future.

Plus, you’ll have the confidence of knowing you’ll receive:

• COMPENSATION that is competitive, negotiable, and paid weekly
• HOURLY PAY with overtime opportunities
• BONUSES when you refer others. $500 for you and $500 for them
• BENEFITS on Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and perks
• RETIREMENT PLANS after 90 days of employment
• REIMBURSEMENT for travel and other incidentals
• PAID TIME OFF that is flexible to your needs
• EXPERT SUPPORT for compliance, credentialing/licensure, and CEU
• MENTORING and supervision specific to the travel nurse experience

Enjoy tailored career support from those who understand the ins and outs of corrections placements and who can support you throughout your assignment.

Along with the support of AMS in the lead-up to your assignment (e.g., credentialing, negotiating pay, etc.), we also have a team of coaches you can connect with throughout your assignment for advice, training and development, or just to network. Like you, these advisors are AMS clinicians who have a passion for high-quality care, knowledge-sharing, and the agency experience in corrections.

We want you to feel as empowered as possible. Which is why, for over 20 years, we have helped healthcare professionals like you grow and chart a new course in their careers. Take the first step with AMS and experience what so many members of our correctional medical team have before you:

• I am new to traveling, and my recruiter has been responsive, helpful, and patient. She responds right away and always takes time to understand what I need. Kelly A, Corrections Nurse at American Medical Staffing

You have a lot of options when it comes to who you partner with, and we understand that. So, as you head out and discover what is next, consider the WHOLE experience you want to have. American Medical Staffing is not just along for the ride or there for one assignment. We want to help you create genuine moments in your career that are authentic, empowering, and extraordinary.

American Medical Staffing (AMS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.