Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Med Surg - $38-40 per hour

TK Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Med Surg for a nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.
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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Med Surg
Discipline:
RN
Duration:
Ongoing
Employment Type:
Staff
Job DetailsJob Location: Boone Missouri Jail - Columbia, MO 65202Salary Range: $38.00 - $40.00
Registered Nurse (RN) – Boone County, MO (Columbia)
Competitive Pay | Day or Night Shift | Full-Time or PRN Opportunities
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At TK Health, we don't just fill positions—we provide care to an underserved population that truly needs it. If you're looking for a role where your clinical skills are valued, your impact is real, and every shift is meaningful, this is it.
We are actively hiring Registered Nurses (RN) for the Boone County Jail in Columbia, Missouri and are offering flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Full-Time DAY or NIGHT Shifts Available
PRN Opportunities – Pick Up Extra Shifts
12-Hour Shifts (6a–6p or 6p–6a)
3/4 Rotation Schedule – Built-In Work/Life Balance
Vaccines NOT Required
Hands-On Clinical Experience in a Unique Setting
What You'll Do
As an RN with TK Health, you'll practice at the top of your license and play a key role in patient care:
Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans
Administer medications and monitor patient responses
Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams
Respond to patient needs with confidence and clinical judgment
Educate patients and support continuity of care
Why Nurses Choose TK Health
Use your full skillset — not just task-based care
Autonomy + Support in a structured environment
Consistent scheduling with reliable hours
Safe, secure workplace
Opportunity to grow within a multi-state organization
Location
Boone County Jail
Columbia, Missouri
Requirements
Active RN license
Ability to pass background screening (required for facility clearance)
A Better Nursing Experience
If you're looking for something different from the traditional hospital setting—
something more consistent, impactful, and rewarding—we'd love to talk with you.
Apply today and join a team that's making a real difference.
QualificationsQualifications:
Valid unrestricted RN license
Current BLS certification
Ability to pass background screening
Minimum 1-year acute care nursing experience (prefer ER and or correctional experience)
Ability to work independently using high level nursing critical thinking
Superior communication skills
Desire to care of underserved, vulnerable populations
Turn Key Job ID # . Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN)
About TK Health
TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.
TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. xxoysbn Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employee assistance programs
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Vision benefits