Registered Nurse - Travel​/Local Contracts

Position: Registered Nurse - Travel / Local Contracts
$41.42 - $52.89 / hour  At Core Civic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

At  Core Civic  , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. Core Civic is currently seeking  Psychiatric (Psych)  Registered Nurses  who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
# Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
# Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment
# Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
# Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
# Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
Minimum one-year psychiatric nursing experience as a  licensed registered nurse  , in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.
Require Board Certification in Psychiatric Nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) within 2 years of hire
A valid driver's license is required.
Minimum age requirement:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Core Civic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Employment Type:

Full Time
Salary: $41 - $53 Hourly
Bonus/Commission:
No