Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $2,656 per week in Chicago, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional Location: Chicago, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,656 per week Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/17/2026 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: 8 Experience: 2 years of recent acute care experience in Med/Surg. Correctional experience preferred. License: Current nursing license required. Certifications: BLS required. Must-Have: - Med/Surg experience - Correctional experience preferred - Ability to use rapid response/code teams - Peripheral line care/management experience - Wound care, including wound vac management - Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE Description: The position is for a registered nurse specializing in correctional healthcare. The shift is 5x8 hours from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Every other weekend commitment is required, with two weekends per month. Requests for time off are limited to five days maximum, and no more than two consecutive days off. There will be no time off allowed on holidays or the day before or after a holiday. This facility requires all staff to float as needed within a 50-mile radius. All clinicians may be asked to float outside their home unit. The high-volume medication pass with scanning and documentation is a key responsibility. Candidates must provide proof of vaccinations prior to the start date. Easy responses to compliance documentation requests are expected. Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment. Failure to meet expectations may affect the ability to continue the assignment. Modules completed as part of onboarding are non-billable. Any modules completed while on assignment will be billable. Candidates must be prepared for floating and flexible scheduling requirements. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29392289EXPTEMP

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