Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,130/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse is $2,130 per week. This is 1% lower than the nursing US average of $2,146.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on 203 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Correctional Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,130/week

1% lower than the nursing US average.

$2,146/week

United States

Where do Travel Correctional Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,494$3,069
Colorado$2,240$2,275
Wisconsin$2,220$2,506
Tennessee$2,124$2,400
New Mexico$2,115$2,400
Virginia$2,112$3,034
California$2,071$3,035
North Carolina$2,045$2,615
Pennsylvania$1,865$2,086
What cities pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$2,373$2,508
Milan, New Mexico$2,301$2,362
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NuWest Travel Nursing$3,218$3,218
LanceSoft$3,128$3,128
GQR Healthcare$3,034$3,034
ESolHealth$2,680$2,680
Amergis$2,600$2,600
TriOptus$2,574$2,574
Lifeline Medical Staffing$2,506$2,506
Protouch Staffing$2,488$2,498
RCM HealthCare Travel$2,487$2,615
Genie Healthcare$2,436$3,069

Last updated on December 21, 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.