Registered Nurse - Correctional
Portland, ME
American Medical Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,816/weekOverview
- Start Date03/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingCorrectional
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
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: Portland, ME
Setting: Corrections
Pay Range: $1600 - $1800 weekly gross
Schedule: 6p-6:30a, 36 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays as needed
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Candidate Type: Local and traveler friendly
Requirements:
- 1 year of experience as a RN
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Qualified applicants MUST have at least 3 months of experience in the correctional setting
- BLS certification
- Active, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maine
Why Choose American Medical Staffing?
- 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
As a healthcare professional in a Corrections facility, you’ll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include:
- Corrections Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to the correctional facility guided by the nursing protocols. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Corrections Nurses include (but are not limited to)
- Performs assessments of inmate patients in a variety of settings within the institution such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick, emergency situations on housing units, chronic care clinics, and medical units.
- Collaborates with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients
- Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, to inmate patients
- Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
- Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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.
Employer
American Medical Staffing
8 nurses recommend working with American Medical Staffing
Pros
Jen Stadler is one of the best recruiters hands down. This is my first time traveling and she has provided me with all the necessary information and more needed to succeed. It’s great when you can work with someone who has been in your shoes and give you great tips on how to be a great recruit. So far she has me excited to work with her and this great company. I look forward to having great success all because of Jen. Thank you so much Jen!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Medical Staffing
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· Benefits:AMS offers an array of benefits for any employee working 30 hours or more! Those eligible employees who choose to participate will pay the premiums with deductions from their pre-tax earnings.We offer a complete benefits package including Health Insurance, 401K with up to 2% match, Life, Vision, and Dental.From health and wellness support, financial or legal needs, or help with life's everyday challenges, our Employee Assistance Program provides you with resources, services and discounts to help you manage your unique concerns and save time, energy and money.We also offer additional Employee Perks that you can enjoy as an AMS employee:
- Scrubin – Uniform Discounts
- Working Advantage – unlimited access to thousands of exclusive discounts and special offers nationwide for theme parks, shows, tours, attractions, sports, concerts, hotels, rental cars, retail gift cards, movie tickets and much more
- Hotel Engine - Save up to 60% when booking hotel rooms, with access to more than 700,000 deeply discounted hotels worldwide.
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program, including fitness, nutrition and financial wellness
- Betterhelp - 1 month of free therapy, followed by a discounted rate for our Healthcare Professionals and their family members.
- Win Win Referral Bonus - $500 for you, and $500 for them!
About Portland, ME
As a Travel Correctional Nurse in Portland, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Portland, ME is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
- Be prepared for cold winters and mild summers.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
- Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
- Portland, ME has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Portland, ME offers a vibrant food scene with numerous restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic cruises, whale watches, and island hopping in Casco Bay.
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