Job Title Correctional Registered Nurse

Pay: Local Contract Commute back and forth from permanent address
$45.00 an hour
Pay: Travel Contract
$1841.00 Gross Weekly
$20.00 an hour taxed
$1091.00 tax free stipends for Housing and Meals and Incidentals Per Diem
$500.00 Travel Allowance ($250.00 to assignment and $250.00 from assignment) must qualify

Location Columbia, SC 29210
Position Summary 
RN Overview
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in a correctional facility, you will be providing essential healthcare services to an incarcerated population, ensuring patients receive timely, appropriate medical attention within a secure environment. The role includes conducting assessments, administering medications and treatments, managing chronic and acute conditions, and responding to medical emergencies. RNs also collaborate with custody staff and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining strict adherence to safety, legal, and 
ethical standards. The overall purpose of the position is to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure continuity of care while supporting the safety and operational integrity of the correctional system.

Key Duties:
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, triage medical needs, and document 
findings in accordance with clinical and correctional protocols
• Administer medications, treatments, and injections while ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation
• Monitor and manage chronic and acute conditions, including responding to medical emergencies and coordinating higher-level care when needed
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records and ensure compliance with legal, 
regulatory, and facility-specific standards
• Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and custody staff to 
support patient care while maintaining safety and security within the facility
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Skills
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in fast-paced, high-risk 
environments
• Ability to maintain safety, security awareness, and professional boundaries at all times
• Effective communication and de-escalation skills when working with diverse and challenging populations
• Knowledge of correctional healthcare regulations, infection control, and ethical 
standards

Responsibilities 
• Shift details: Day and Night shift openings! 6am-7pm, 6pm-7am, every other 
weekend required
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Three 13 hour shifts with 30 minute unpaid lunch
• Contract length: 13 week Contract 

Requirements 
• Must have at least 1 year recent nursing experience in Correctional, Behavioral 
Health/Psych, LTC, or Acute Care experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must have South Carolina or Compact Nursing License
• AHA or American Red Cross BLS required
• TB test within the last year
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision 
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ 
hours/week 
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws 
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location 
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan 

About Us 
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. 
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience. 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation 
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are 
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with 
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs