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Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)
Pay: $44.00 – $47.00 per hour (varies by assignment and experience)
Location: Columbia, SC
Location: Columbia, SC
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 1-day shift 6am-7pm and 1-night shift 6pm-7am available; typical cadence 3 shifts per week with every-other-weekend rotation
Start: Immediate openings (ongoing pipeline)
Duration: 13 weeks with extension opportunities
Job Type: Contract (local and travel assignments available)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay
Start: Immediate openings (ongoing pipeline)
Duration: 13 weeks with extension opportunities
Job Type: Contract (local and travel assignments available)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay
About the Role
ShareSTAFF is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for ongoing corrections healthcare assignments at a state correctional facility in Turbeville, SC. In this role, you deliver direct nursing care to an incarcerated adult patient population, working under the direction of the Health Care Authority (HCA) and Head Nurse. Daily scope includes sick-call screenings, medication administration, emergency response, chronic disease clinic support, and patient education within a structured correctional healthcare environment. This is a local contract opportunity with 13-week assignments, extension opportunities, and an ongoing pipeline of current and upcoming openings across the state.
What We Offer
- Weekly pay - every week, on time
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
- Travel reimbursement
- Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
- Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
- Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide
What You'll Do
- Administer medications as ordered and document all care accurately and legibly in medical records
- Conduct sick-call health screenings using approved standing orders; refer to the physician when clinically indicated
- Transcribe physician orders and complete consultation, transfer, and Order to Report (OTR) documentation
- Provide emergency treatment to patients and staff; respond to medical emergencies on site
- Collect and process lab specimens; perform approved point-of-care testing at clinic sites
- Participate in chronic disease clinics and support intake, discharge, and release planning
- Support employee health activities including TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccination, flu vaccination, and post-exposure assessment
- Coordinate specialty appointments, admissions, and community-provider referrals on behalf of patients
- Collaborate with correctional officers and clinical peers to maintain a safe, compliant care environment
What You Bring - Required
- Current active RN license (South Carolina or compact multi-state)
- Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
- Current BLS certification
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts including nights and every-other-weekend rotation
- Must be able to complete pre-placement requirements
What You Bring - Preferred
- Prior correctional, psychiatric, emergency, or medical-surgical nursing experience
- Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN) certification
- Familiarity with electronic health records and standing-order protocols
- Comfort working in a secure correctional environment with structured safety and security protocols
- Experience with chronic disease management, medication pass workflows, or inmate intake screenings
About ShareSTAFF
ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses and behavioral health professionals across psychiatric, medical-surgical, critical care, corrections, and allied health specialties.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference in correctional healthcare? Click "Apply Now" below or contact our recruiting team to discuss current and upcoming state corrections assignments across South Carolina.
ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcev1
Salary : $44 - $47