Correctional Nursing Jobs
- 54 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Correctional Nurse
- AHTM - Tillamook County Sheriff
- Tillamook, OR
$51-76/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- CorrHealth
- Deming, NM
- 3x12 hrs
$39-43/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- CorrHealth
- Glenwood Springs, CO
- 3x12 hrs
$36-43/hour
Correctional Nurse
- CorrHealth
- Bernalillo, NM
- 3x12 hrs
$38-40/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- CorrHealth
- Midland, TX
- 3x12 hrs
$35-40/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- CorrHealth
- Taos, NM
- 3x12 hrs
$34-37/hour
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of New York
- Beacon, NY
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Pittsylvania, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Nottoway, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Southampton, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Fairfax County
- Fairfax, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Buckingham, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Culpeper, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Corizon Health, Inc
- Baltimore, MD
- evenings
- Sign-On Bonus
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Texas Tech University
- Lubbock, TX
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Chesapeake, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- State of Virginia
- Chesapeake, VA
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Texas Tech University
- Amarillo, TX
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Texas Tech University
- Lamesa, TX
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc
- Vero Beach, FL
Correctional Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Correctional Nursing Salary
$38.64/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nursing is $38.64 per hour. This is 17% lower than the nursing US average of $45.22.
Last updated on January 15, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Correctional Nursing Jobs FAQs
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, March 18th 2024, Vivian has 25 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $69 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, March 18th 2024, Vivian has 82 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,029 per hour on average, and up to $3,287 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Correctional Nursing?
Take a look at Vivian's Correctional Nursing Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Correctional Nurse?
Correctional nurses are registered nurses who specialize in providing care to patients who are incarcerated in some type of correctional facility. They assess, diagnose, and treat inmates with the same level of expertise as nurses at any hospital or clinic, but with distinct differences like stricter protocols and heightened safety and security measures. Despite the potential safety risks, many correctional nurses find their work rewarding and find themselves in-demand to support the needs of an underserved population.
Which certifications are best for correctional nurses?
Some healthcare employers may prefer correctional nurses job candidates with Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP), Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN), Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH), Certified Correctional Health Professional - Advanced (CCHP-A) or Basic Life Support (BLS), and some may even require specific professional certifications.
How does having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN) increase my value as a Correctional nurse job candidate?
Having a Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse (CCHP-RN) validates your knowledge and skills as a correctional nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.