RN - Corrections; Raleigh and Area

Overview

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Start Date:

ASAP

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in psychiatric or correctional healthcare to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to an underserved and high-acuity population within a secure correctional or behavioral health environment.

Ideal candidates are confident, adaptable, and skilled in crisis management.

• Conduct nursing assessments, triage, and mental health evaluations.
• Administer medications and treatments according to facility protocols.
• Monitor patients for safety, behavioral changes, and acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals, providers, and security staff.
• Respond effectively to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with facility and state standards.
• Provide patient education, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication.

• Current RN license in the state of NC
• 1+ year of nursing experience (Psych, Behavioral Health, ER, or Corrections preferred).
• BLS certification (required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, secure environment.
• Strong assessment, communication, and de-escalation skills.

• Competitive salary based on experience with weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Supportive and collaborative school environment

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Andrew Diaz-Recurt at  or call .

If you are seeking other opportunities in educational or behavioral health settings, please reach out—we’d love to help you take the next step in your career!

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.