Corrections Registered Nurse (RN

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Pay: $44.00 – $47.00 per hour (varies by assignment and experience)

Location:

Columbia, SC 29210

Schedule:

12-hour shifts, days and nights 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

ShareSTAFF is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for ongoing corrections healthcare assignments at a state correctional facility in Columbia, 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 and extension opportunities, and we maintain an ongoing pipeline of current and upcoming openings in the Columbia/Midlands area (Columbia, Kershaw, and Rembert) and statewide, including the Upstate (Greenwood, Pelzer, Enoree, Trenton, and McCormick), the Pee Dee (Bennettsville, Bishopville, and Turbeville), and the Low country (Fairfax, Ridgeville, and Ridgeland). Openings vary by location and are not all available at the same time.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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.