Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,136/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,136 per week. This is 1% higher than the nursing US average of $2,105.

Last updated on May 15, 2024. Based on 207 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,136/week

1% higher than the nursing US average.

$2,105/week

United States

Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$2,774$3,400
Washington$2,559$3,015
Illinois$2,554$3,000
New York$2,204$2,880
North Carolina$2,095$2,375
New Mexico$2,066$2,554
Virginia$1,881$2,362
Texas$1,872$2,242
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$2,782$3,400
Connected Health Care $2,400$2,400
American Medical Staffing$2,362$2,362
RCM HealthCare Travel$2,348$2,348
Cross Country Nurses$2,260$2,375
AB Staffing Solutions$2,235$3,015
Planet Healthcare$2,234$2,554
Voca$2,233$2,233

Last updated on May 15, 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.