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Registered Nurse - Correctional - $1,714 per week
Registered Nurse - Correctional - $1,714 per weekAmerican Medical Staffing • Independence, VA, US
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Registered Nurse - Correctional - $1,714 per week

Registered Nurse - Correctional - $1,714 per week

American Medical Staffing • Independence, VA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

American Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse Correctional for a travel nursing job in Independence, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Correctional
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours, evenings
  • Employment Type : Travel

We’re living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn’t you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we’re looking for a Registered Nurse for a Corrections contract assignment.

Job Title : RN : Corrections

Location : Independence, Virginia

Setting : State Prison

Pay Range : $1,414 to $1,766 weekly

Schedule : Mids / Nights, 36-hours per week, Every other weekend, Holidays as needed

Contract Length : 13 to 26-weeks

Candidate Type : Local and traveler friendly

Requirements :

  • 3-5 years of experience as a RN
  • Qualified applicants MUST have at least 1-3 years of experience in the correctional setting
  • Valid Registered Nurse license
  • Be willing to obtain Virginia licensure
  • Why Choose American Medical Staffing?

  • Day-One Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
  • Wellness PTO : Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
  • Hotel Discounts : Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
  • Loyalty Program : Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
  • Referral Program : $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits
  • Working Advantage : Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
  • Scrub Discount : 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
  • Retirement Plans : 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
  • Compliance & Credentialing Support : Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.
  • Responsibilities

    As a healthcare professional in a Corrections facility, you’ll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include :

    Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver acute and chronic care services within the scope of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a correctional setting.

    Manage medication administration, triage, and emergency response procedures in alignment with correctional healthcare standards.

    Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to accurately document patient care, treatment plans, and follow-up in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

    Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment—providing care that truly matters.

    Apply now to take the next step in your journey.

    American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor .

    American Medical Staffing Job ID #93724. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN : Corrections,15 : 00 : 00-03 : 00 : 00

    About American Medical Staffing

    American Medical Staffing is a staffing agency headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Our goal is to CREATE an extraordinary experience for our health care professionals. Our roots are nurse owned and operated so we know what clinicians want - lots of options, a smooth and informed placement process, competitive and accurate pay, great customer service and responsiveness to requests, and advocacy when there is an issue. When AMS was founded in 2001, we started our company with a mission to be a better agency than our competitors. We have always put a heavy emphasis into what is best for our employees, not necessarily just our clients or our company. You are not an expense as you may be to a hospital; you are an asset. We take employee advocacy seriously; you are not just a number to us. The end result is that you don`t work for us; we work for you. Since starting in Baltimore, MD, we continue to grow throughout the country. Check out our industry leading reviews on Google and Indeed to see how much our clinicians enjoy working with us!

  • Benefits :
  • AMS offers an array of benefits for any employee working 30 hours or more! Those eligible employees who choose to participate will pay the premiums with deductions from their pre-tax earnings.

    We offer a complete benefits package including  Health Insurance, 401K with up to 2% match, Life, Vision, and Dental.

    From health and wellness support, financial or legal needs, or help with life's everyday challenges, our Employee Assistance Program provides you with resources, services and discounts to help you manage your unique concerns and save time, energy and money.

    We also offer additional Employee Perks that you can enjoy as an AMS employee :

  • Scrubin  – Uniform Discounts
  • Working Advantage  – unlimited access to thousands of exclusive discounts and special offers nationwide for theme parks, shows, tours, attractions, sports, concerts, hotels, rental cars, retail gift cards, movie tickets and much more
  • Hotel Engine  - Save up to 60% when booking hotel rooms, with access to more than 700,000 deeply discounted hotels worldwide.
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Wellness Program, including fitness, nutrition and financial wellness
  • Betterhelp  - 1 month of free therapy, followed by a discounted rate for our Healthcare Professionals and their family members.
  • Win Win Referral Bonus  - $500 for you, and $500 for them!
  • Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
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