Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,226/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,226 per week. This is 5% higher than the nursing US average of $2,104.

Last updated on May 18, 2024. Based on 190 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,226/week

5% higher than the nursing US average.

$2,104/week

United States

Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$2,733$3,400
Illinois$2,655$3,000
Washington$2,505$3,015
New York$2,381$2,880
New Mexico$2,160$2,848
North Carolina$2,084$2,375
Texas$1,919$2,242
Virginia$1,918$2,362
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GQR Healthcare$2,934$2,934
Uniti Med$2,934$2,934
Genie Healthcare$2,834$3,400
LanceSoft$2,408$2,848
Connected Health Care $2,400$2,400
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,364$2,666
RCM HealthCare Travel$2,348$2,348
Cross Country Nurses$2,287$2,375
AB Staffing Solutions$2,260$3,015
Talent4Health$2,247$2,880

Last updated on May 18, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Correctional Nurse FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Correctional RN?

Earning your Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP), Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN), Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH) or Certified Correctional Health Professional - Advanced (CCHP-A) often increases your salary potential as a correctional nurse or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.


Can having a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) boost my salary as a Correctional RN?

Yes, having a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a correctional nurse.

Can having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN) boost my salary as a Correctional RN?

Yes, having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a correctional nurse.

Can having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH) boost my salary as a Correctional RN?

Yes, having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a correctional nurse.

Can having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Advanced (CCHP-A) boost my salary as a Correctional RN?

Yes, having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Advanced (CCHP-A) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a correctional nurse.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Correctional Nursing?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Correctional Nursing Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.