Travel Registered Nurse - Correctional
Columbia, SC
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,685/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$780/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$905/week
Description
Corrections Registered Nurse (RN) – Days
Columbia, South Carolina
📅 Start Date
7/27
📋 Assignment Details
- 13-week contract
- 39 hours per week
- 3 x 13-hour shifts (30-minute lunch)
- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 5-day orientation
- Extension opportunities available
- Overtime available after 40 hours
- Limited RTO accepted
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
- No on-call requirement
Clinical screen is required prior to submission.
💰 Estimated Weekly Pay
Travel Package
Up to $1,685/week
Taxable Pay
- Hourly Rate: $20.00
- 39 Hours: $780/week
Weekly Stipends
- Lodging: $905/week
Estimated Gross Weekly: $1,685
Requirements
- Active RN License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Minimum 2 years of Corrections or Acute Care experience
- Behavioral Health experience will also be considered
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required
Position Overview
Join a secure correctional healthcare team providing nursing care to an adult incarcerated population. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment caring for patients with a variety of medical and behavioral health needs while delivering quality, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and nursing interventions
- Administer medications and treatments
- Monitor patient conditions and document changes
- Respond to medical emergencies as needed
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary staff
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Provide care in a secure correctional environment
Patient Population
- Adult Corrections
- Medical
- Behavioral Health
Additional Information
- Submission deadline: 7/13
- Compliance deadline: 7/20
If you're an experienced RN looking to expand your skills in correctional healthcare, we'd love to connect with you!
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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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.
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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