Travel Correctional Nurse Salary Guide
Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary
$2,156/week
The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,156 per week. This is 5% lower than the nursing US average of $2,259.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 458 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$2,156/week
5% lower than the nursing US average.
$2,259/week
United States
Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
New York pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,570 per week, followed by California ($2,477) and Montana ($2,395). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,750. For comparison, the national average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,156 per week — New York pays 19% more.
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $2,570 | $3,050 |
| California | $2,477 | $3,750 |
| Montana | $2,395 | $3,020 |
| Colorado | $2,391 | $2,773 |
| Washington | $2,381 | $2,584 |
| Vermont | $2,242 | $2,345 |
| Arizona | $2,239 | $2,950 |
| Illinois | $2,236 | $2,400 |
| Oklahoma | $2,197 | $2,720 |
| North Carolina | $2,171 | $2,302 |
| Kansas | $2,131 | $2,265 |
What cities pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?
Only Coxsackie, New York reports pay data for Travel Correctional Nurses, averaging $2,706 per week. Coxsackie, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,800. For comparison, the national average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,156 per week — Coxsackie, New York pays 26% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Coxsackie, New York | $2,706 | $2,800 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs?
Navitas Healthcare pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,789 per week, followed by TriOptus ($2,629) and Axis Medical Staffing ($2,584). HonorVet Technologies has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,750. For comparison, the national average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,156 per week — Navitas Healthcare pays 29% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Navitas Healthcare | $2,789 | $2,811 |
| TriOptus | $2,629 | $2,767 |
| Axis Medical Staffing | $2,584 | $2,584 |
| Solomon Page | $2,569 | $2,569 |
| First Connect Health | $2,506 | $2,506 |
| RadHealth+ | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,474 | $3,050 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,390 | $3,750 |
| American Traveler | $2,384 | $2,405 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Correctional Nurse Career Guide
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- Albion, New York
- Albion Correctional Facility
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- Marcy, New York
- Marcy Correctional Facility
- PRIDE Health and 2 others
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- Romulus, New York
- Five Points Correctional Facility
- PRIDE Health and 1 other
UP TO $2,753/wk
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- Moravia, New York
- Cayuga Correctional Facility
- PRIDE Health and 1 other
UP TO $2,753/wk
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- PRIDE Health and 2 others
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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.