RN (Travel) Correctional Healthcare

Registered Nurse (Travel) Correctional Healthcare

Talantage, LLC is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide high-quality patient care in correctional healthcare facilities across Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering quality healthcare to an underserved population.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and Nursing Supervisor. You will collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health professionals, and other healthcare staff to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.

Assignments are 12 weeks, with start dates as early as November 16, 2026, and as late as December 7, 2026.

Travel and living expense assistance is available for eligible nurses, subject to assignment terms and Talantage's travel policy. Eligibility, approved arrangements, reimbursement limits, and documentation requirements will be discussed before the assignment begins.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for incarcerated patients.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions and accurately document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and urgent patient needs.
• Educate patients about health conditions, medications, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality while adhering to HIPAA requirements and correctional healthcare policies.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and facility safety and security protocols.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Maryland Board of Nursing standards, correctional healthcare requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland RN license or an active multistate RN license authorizing practice in Maryland.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Current tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation that meets facility requirements.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
• Availability to complete a 12-week assignment and work the agreed-upon schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of RN experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, long-term care facility, or similar healthcare setting.
• Previous correctional healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability (STD).
• Long-term disability (LTD).
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Travel and living expense assistance for eligible nurses.

Multiple shifts may be available. Schedules vary by facility and staffing needs.

At Talantage, LLC, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities while supporting our clients through excellence in patient care. We value diversity, respect, teamwork, and professional growth.

Apply today to join the Talantage team and make a meaningful difference in correctional healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Talantage, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.