Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,009/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,009 per week. This is 8% lower than the nursing US average of $2,168.

Last updated on July 13, 2025. Based on 233 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,009/week

8% lower than the nursing US average.

$2,168/week

United States

Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$2,469$2,744
Washington$2,425$2,683
Illinois$2,270$2,800
Wisconsin$2,204$2,539
North Carolina$2,045$2,519
New York$2,020$2,020
New Mexico$2,014$3,456
Texas$1,950$2,101
Nevada$1,912$2,102
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,575$2,575
TriOptus$2,377$2,666
E-SolHealth$2,360$2,440
Alliance Services, Inc.$2,340$2,340
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,319$2,539
HonorVet Technologies$2,283$2,701
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,282$2,282
Wright Global Consultants$2,246$2,246
Genie Healthcare$2,207$2,800
Protouch Staffing$2,200$2,200

Last updated on July 13, 2025. 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.