Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $1,956 per week in Chicago, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional Location: Chicago, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,956 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/3/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Correctional RN in Chicago, Illinois, 60608! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Correctional Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Mid Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg is required. Correctional experience preferred. License: Current active nursing license is required. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Must-Have: Ability to float within the facility as needed. Willingness to work every other weekend. No requests for time off on holidays or the days immediately before or after holidays. Maximum of 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days. Local candidates preferred; must live within 75 miles of the facility. Description: The position involves working as a Registered Nurse in a correctional setting. The nurse will provide patient care in a medical-surgical environment. Responsibilities include utilizing rapid response and code teams as needed. Nurses will manage peripheral lines and provide oxygen administration and airway management. Employees must adhere to all isolation precautions and wound care protocols. Clinicians may be required to float to various units based on patient care needs. Flexibility and adaptability to float outside of primary competency areas are essential. Team-based models will be used when exceeding competency areas. Candidates must respond promptly and meet all compliance deadlines. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29157691EXPTEMP

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