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20 Corecivic Rn Jobs Hiring Near You

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Leavenworth, Kansas. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Vance, MS · On-site

$36.89 - $48.80/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Vance, Mississippi. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Sumner, MS · On-site

$36.89 - $48.80/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Sumner, Mississippi. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Struthers, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Oak Park, IL · On-site

$50.08 - $63.56/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Oak Park, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

Florence, AZ · On-site

$42.94 - $55.09/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Florence, Arizona. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Lyons, IL · On-site

$50.08 - $63.56/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Lyons, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

Nicholls, GA · On-site

$38.22 - $50.22/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Nicholls, Georgia. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Hartsville, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Westchester, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

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CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Youngstown, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Cushing, OK · On-site

$41.32 - $53.47/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Cushing, Oklahoma. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$50.08 - $63.56/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Berwyn, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

Tutwiler, MS · On-site

$36.89 - $48.80/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Tutwiler, Mississippi. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

Registered Nurse - Correctional

Maywood, IL · On-site

$50.08 - $63.56/hr

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Proviso, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type:

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CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Campbell, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ...

CoreCivic Jobs Information

Do workers at CoreCivic get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does CoreCivic pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

At CoreCivic, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at CoreCivic?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
80% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from CoreCivic affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
79% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at CoreCivic?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 49% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at CoreCivic worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do CoreCivic workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
49% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for CoreCivic workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at CoreCivic?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
48% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do CoreCivic managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
79% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at CoreCivic spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
3% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at CoreCivic?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
37% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Is a CoreCivic job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.

Is working at CoreCivic good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
63% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think CoreCivic is a safe place to work?

Most people don't feel safe in their workplace.
69% of people report that their workplace isn’t safe.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoreCivic feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoreCivic get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
65% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at CoreCivic?

Most people feel stressed out here.
84% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoreCivic enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
79% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CoreCivic recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
66% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at CoreCivic?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at CoreCivic?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think CoreCivic’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how CoreCivic is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Infographic showing various Rn job openings at Corecivic in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Psychiatric

CoreCivic

Leavenworth, KS • On-site

$41.42 - $52.89/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago


CoreCivic rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 157 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 43 rated prisons


Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Psychiatric for a nursing job in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Psychiatric
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

$41.42 - $52.89 / hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Psychiatric (Psych) Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

  • Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
  • Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment
  • Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
  • Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
  • Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.
  • Qualifications: 

    • Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a degree/diploma in nursing.
    • Must possess current licensure in the state of employment.
    • Minimum one-year psychiatric nursing experience as a licensed registered nurse, in a hospital, medical office or residential setting.
    • Require Board Certification in Psychiatric Nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) within 2 years of hire 
    • A valid driver's license is required.
    • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

    CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

    CoreCivic Job ID #req33367. Posted job title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse

    About CoreCivic

    CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

    Benefits
    • Holiday Pay
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Medical benefits
    • Dental benefits
    • Vision benefits
    • Life insurance

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    About CoreCivic

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    At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

    Industry

    Public safety administration

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Brentwood, TN, US

    Year founded

    1983