Juvenile Development Center Registered Nurse (RN) Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (8-hour shifts) Hours: 40 hours per week Start Date: February 23, 2026 Setting: Juvenile justice / youth development environment (ages 10–21) Position Overview A Correctional Registered Nurse provides essential healthcare services within a secure correctional environment. This role involves working closely with healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and administrative teams to support the well-being of an incarcerated youth population. The RN must be able to deliver both routine and emergency medical care while navigating the unique challenges of a correctional setting. This position requires strong clinical judgment, independence, and the ability to function as the primary medical professional on site when needed. Key Responsibilities • Provide routine, urgent, and emergency nursing care to youth in custody • Collaborate with correctional officers, administrators, and healthcare staff • Assess, document, and manage patient health needs • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations • Support a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment • Adapt to the limitations and demands of a correctional facility • Work independently with minimal on-site support when required Minimum Requirements • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state • Minimum of 1 year of correctional, detention, or juvenile justice healthcare experience preferred • Current CPR certification • TB screening (questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, as applicable) • Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements • Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis 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.