Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,093/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,093 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,176.

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Based on 216 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,093/week

4% lower than the nursing US average.

$2,176/week

United States

Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,599$3,000
California$2,206$3,406
New Mexico$2,185$2,366
Tennessee$2,089$2,676
Wisconsin$1,989$2,542
North Carolina$1,963$2,365
Pennsylvania$1,828$2,060
What cities pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lincoln, Illinois$2,728$3,000
Chicago, Illinois$2,363$2,678
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TalentBurst, Inc$2,805$2,805
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,678$2,678
LeaderStat$2,676$2,676
Genie Healthcare$2,650$3,406
Zack Group$2,641$2,641
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,598$2,598
vTech Healthcare$2,564$2,564
RCM HealthCare Travel$2,532$2,625
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,520$2,520
Protouch Staffing$2,478$2,478

Last updated on November 20, 2024. 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.