Registered Nurse (RN): Corrections

We currently have multiple openings for correctional RN jobs in Columbia, SC, at multiple adult male institutions, including one with an infirmary and an inmate psychiatric care facility. Your expertise and leadership as a Registered Nurse will help ensure high-quality care for those in need, and you can expand your clinical background by working with a varied patient population. Whether you are a recent RN graduate looking to jumpstart your nursing career or have on-the-job nursing experience, we have opportunities for you to join our growing correctional nursing teams

The facilities are located in Richland County and are accessible from I-26 and I-20 via Broad River Road, within a commutable distance from surrounding regions, including Batesburg-Leesville, Blythewood, Chapin, Lugoff-Elgin, and Newberry.

Additionally, these correctional RN jobs in Columbia, SC, have a premium hourly pay rate that is significantly higher than the average rate for RNs in the Columbia area.  

Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment according to the specified schedule.

• Mandatory 3-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (8a–5p), weekdays, at the beginning of the assignment

Correctional RN Job Details

Pay: $50 per hour

• Full-time schedule, 36 hours
• Three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
• Day shift positions (6a–7p)
• Night shift positions (6p–7a)
• The night shifts for the inmate psychiatric care facility rotate to the infirmary

RN License and Credentials Requirements

• South Carolina or compact Registered Nurse/RN license
• CPR Certification, BLS
• Current PPD
• Medical-Surgical care is a requirement for the medical and psychiatric facilities at the affiliated correctional institute

You can speak directly with our designated recruiter for correctional jobs in Columbia, SC, by putting in a request through the Contact form on our website.

Correctional RN Primary Job Duties

• Conduct health assessments and sick call for inmates
• Administer medications and provide treatments
• Provide health education and counseling
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
• Supervise nursing assistants

RN Job Benefits

• W-2 Wages paid weekly
• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, are available to full-time employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check; those with criminal activity charges might not be considered.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have additional questions about correctional RN jobs in Columbia, SC, or in other parts of the state. You can also inquire about other RN jobs we offer at different facilities in South Carolina.

About MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings.