Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $1,728 per week in Dallas, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional
Location: Dallas, TX
Agency: Mindlance Health
Pay: $1,728 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/24/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Correctional RN in Dallas, Texas, 75201!

Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility will have a local rate of $78 Correctional Health has a high volume of behavioral health patients, de-escalation and psych experience is a plus! The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee. Skills or Special Abilities Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. Provides continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient centered/patient valued care. Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care. Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess basic computer literacy and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients. As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area. Correctional Health towers for the adult incarcerated population: Performing medication passes Assessment of health care requests Withdrawal assessments (COWS & CIWAs) Insulin administration Wound care Clinic visits Rounding ECGs Submission Requirements 2+ years minimum of Correctional Health experience, CCHP preferred - [REQUIRED] Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment - [REQUIRED] Must disclose any previous Parkland employment history in profile - [REQUIRED] Candidates with conflicts of interest (relatives) already working in CH will not be considered - [REQUIRED] Must have an active Texas or Compact license - [REQUIRED] Must have active AHA or ARC BLS - [REQUIRED] PROFILE REQUIREMENTS Resume - [REQUIRED] Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job (Corrections) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT] 2 supervisory references from within the last year - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT] Active Texas or Compact RN license - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT] Active AHA or ARC BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT] Proof of Taxable Address - Driver’s License, Current Utility Bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Mortgage Statement/Bill, Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Statement/Bill, Voter Registration, Bank Statement, Auto Insurance, Tax Return - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT] Certification Requirements BLS (AHA) State License Requirements Texas Compact Allowed Additional License Requirements Must have active license at time of submission About the Facility Facilities Cancer UT Southwestern Medical Center Work week: Wednesday-Tuesday OT/Holiday: 1.5x Callback: 1.5x - A minimum of 2 hours applies to any call-back services provided Unbillable Orientation: 0 hours nonbillable orientation On-Call: $4 Cancellation policy: Parkland reserves the right to cancel 3 shifts per 13 weeks Are locals accepted? Yes, but the rate will be lower for anyone living within 60 miles of the facility. Mission: We will advance wellness, relieve suffering, develop and educate. Vision: We will advance health equity through excellence as a public health system. Parkland Values: Parkland’s values are the principles that guide us. They are reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE: Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy, authentic, humble and transparent. Compassion and Collaboration - I will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our community. Accountability - I will hold myself and others responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will welcome feedback. Respect - I will value the unique and diverse experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and humility. Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity and voice.

About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is one of the fastest-growing US staffing firm for 9 consecutive years. We focus on Nursing, Allied Health, and Healthcare IT staffing. We are a firm that advocates for mindfulness, balance, inclusion and diversity in the work and in the services that we do.

 
With our proven track record and as a recognized leader and innovator in the healthcare staffing industry, we are able to partner with top-tier hospitals and medical institutions nationwide, helping you land a solid and thriving career every time.

 
Mindlance Health is a firm driven by people-centric principles placing our clients’ and clinicians’ best interests first with our commitment to:
• Excellence in contingent healthcare staffing solutions,
• Long-term thriving partnerships,
• Above average industry compensation rates
• Innovative and diverse work cultures
• An outstanding, high-touch recruitment process.

 
At Mindlance Health, we are on a mission to help healthcare travelers be an infectious agent of quality care wherever they go. 


Join us, work with us, be with us — thrive the Mindlance Health Way! 

 
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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Core Exam - Nursing
• Corrections RN Skills Checklist
• Ishihara Colorvision Screening

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