Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $44 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Los Fresnos, TX

Amergis is searching for a qualified Registered Nurse for an ICE detention center. The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional RN utilizes their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing care to their patient population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.

Shifts: This position requires availability to work: day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. Only full-time positions are available currently.

Required Education and Experience:

•Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education,

•Graduate from an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing program for Registered Nurses located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.

•Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.

•Experience in a detention/correctional healthcare setting preferred.

•Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

•Must be capable of passing a federal background check

Required license and certification:

•Current, full and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Licenses from other states, including compact state licenses, will not be accepted.

•Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.

•Certified Correctional Health Professional, Certified Correctional Health Professional –Registered Nurse, or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred, not required.

In addition to Amergis’ standard benefits package, we are offering the following:

• 2 weeks paid vacation

• Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave

• 11 paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)

• An additional $5.42/hour up to 40 hours per week

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Corrections

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0709

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $44 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-09