Correctional Nursing Jobs

As of Tuesday, March 31st 2026, Vivian has 31 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Tuesday, March 31st 2026, Vivian has 210 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,172 per hour on average, and up to $3,626 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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.

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.

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.