Travel Correctional Nurse Salary Guide
Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary
$2,121/week
The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,121 per week. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $2,154.
Last updated on June 16, 2026. Based on 459 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$2,121/week
2% lower than the nursing US average.
$2,154/week
United States
Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2,545 | $3,012 |
| New York | $2,489 | $2,800 |
| Illinois | $2,400 | $2,926 |
| Kansas | $2,324 | $2,976 |
| Texas | $2,311 | $2,422 |
| New Mexico | $2,302 | $2,738 |
| Oklahoma | $2,264 | $3,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,226 | $2,566 |
| Idaho | $2,213 | $2,400 |
| California | $2,188 | $3,100 |
| North Carolina | $2,144 | $2,825 |
| Vermont | $2,136 | $2,326 |
What cities pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon, New York | $2,710 | $2,800 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $2,355 | $2,738 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ATC West Healthcare Services | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,830 | $3,220 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,735 | $2,735 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,705 | $2,705 |
| Talent4Health | $2,676 | $2,676 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,648 | $2,700 |
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $2,630 | $2,778 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,518 | $2,915 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,471 | $3,029 |
Last updated on June 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Travel Correctional Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Travel Correctional Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Calipatria, California
- Calipatria State Prison
- Care Career
UP TO $2,926/wk
Estimated pay packageCorrectional Registered Nurse
- Comstock, New York
- Washington Correctional Facility
- PRIDE Health and 1 other
UP TO $2,746/wk
Estimated pay packageCorrectional Addictions Medicine RN
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 2 others
UP TO $2,670/wk
Correctional Registered Nurse
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center
- GQR Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,670/wk
Correctional RN – Addictions Medicine
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center
- Prime Staffing and 2 others
UP TO $2,667/wk
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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.