Travel Contract

Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional
Columbia, SC
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,685/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration12 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,685/week
  • 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

2.8rating(65 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with GQR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive, friendly, follows up often. Staying true to contract

Cons

None with gqr, my issues have been with the hospital scheduling

Recommends working with GQR Healthcare

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GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market.


In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality.


Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Correctional Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
  • Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
  • Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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