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Registered Nurse, Corrections - $1,838 per week

American Medical Staffing, Waverly, VA, United States


Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Correctional

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

05/19/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

We’re living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn’t you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we’re looking for a Registered Nurse for a Corrections contract assignment.

Job Title:

RN: Corrections
Location:

Waverly, Virginia
Setting:

State Prison
Pay Range:

$1850 weekly
Schedule:

Days, 36-hours per week, Every other weekend, Holidays as needed
Contract Length:

13 to 26-weeks
Candidate Type:

Local and traveler friendly

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as a RN

Qualified applicants MUST have at least 1-3 years of experience in the correctional setting

Valid Registered Nurse license

Be willing to obtain Virginia licensure

Benefits

Day-One Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.

Wellness PTO:

Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.

Hotel Discounts:

Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.

Loyalty Program:

Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.

Referral Program:

$500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits

Working Advantage:

Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.

Scrub Discount:

20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.

Retirement Plans:

401(k) options to help you plan for the future.

Compliance & Credentialing Support:

Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver acute and chronic care services within the scope of a

Registered Nurse (RN)

in a correctional setting.

Manage medication administration, triage, and emergency response procedures in alignment with correctional healthcare standards.

Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to accurately document patient care, treatment plans, and follow-up in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment—providing care that truly matters.

Apply now to take the next step in your journey.

American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.

American Medical Staffing Job ID #114209. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Corrections,07:00:00-19:00:00

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