Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional
Columbia, SC
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,685/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$780/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$905/week
Description
Correctional RN - Nights
Columbia, South Carolina
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a 13-week contract assignment at a psychiatric facility located on the grounds of a correctional institution in Columbia, South Carolina.
Assignment Details
- Start Date: 6/22
- 13-Week Contract
- 39 Hours Per Week
- Schedule: 3 x 13-Hour Shifts
- Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- 30-Minute Lunch Break
- 5-Day Orientation
- Extension Opportunities Available
- Overtime Available After 40 Hours
- Holidays and Every Other Weekend Required
Compensation
- Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,685
- Taxable Weekly Pay: $780
- Weekly Housing Stipend: $905
Requirements
- Active RN License
- BLS and ACLS Required
- Minimum 2 Years of Experience Required
- Med/Surg Experience Required
- Corrections or Acute Care Experience Preferred
- Behavioral Health Experience Will Be Considered
- Clinical Screen Required Prior to Submission
Position Highlights
- Psychiatric Hospital Located Within a Correctional Setting
- Long-Term Assignment Potential
- Opportunity to Work with a Unique and Challenging Patient Population
- Supportive Orientation Process
- Overtime Opportunities Available
Patient Population
This facility provides care to adult male offenders, including individuals housed within the state's maximum-security population. Nurses should be comfortable working with patients who may have complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Med/Surg background
- Comfortable working independently in a structured environment
- Experience in corrections, acute care, behavioral health, emergency nursing, or similar settings
- Adaptable and confident in a fast-paced environment
Apply today to learn more about this correctional and psychiatric nursing opportunity in South Carolina.
Employer
GQR Healthcare
3 nurses recommend working with GQR Healthcare
Pros
Responsive, friendly, follows up often. Staying true to contract
Cons
None with gqr, my issues have been with the hospital scheduling
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About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Correctional Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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