Behavioral Health RN | Weekly Pay

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Ranked by Forbes, Amergis Healthcare Staffing is among the Best Temporary Staffing Firms for 2024.

The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing care to their patient population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to coordinate comprehensive patient care. The PMH RN will work with individuals, families, and communities to provide holistic care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs
• Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate with physicians for necessary orders
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and behavioral specialists to ensure patient safety and well-being
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
• Adhere to all professional standards, including Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Nursing Practice, and accrediting body requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in practicing state
• Current CPR certification (if applicable)
• TB questionnaire, PPD test, or chest x-ray (if applicable)
• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.