Registered Nurse - Correctional - $2,030 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse for a 16-week correctional RN assignment in Downey, California. The role requires active RN licensure, 2+ years in correctional nursing, and experience with juvenile inmates, in a secured forensic environment.

The position offers 40 hours per week, evenings and holidays, with private housing or housing allowance and comprehensive benefits. Travel nurses are supported with housing, insurance, and travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• 2+ years in correctional or prison facility nursing.
• Minimum 1 year correctional RN experience.
• Experience with juvenile inmates preferred.
• Comfortable in secured forensic/correctional environment.
• Current BLS certification.
• LA City Fire & Life Safety Card (LA City approved).
• Ability to obtain LA County Employee Health Clearance.
• Background in correctional/prison facility nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within a juvenile correctional facility.
• Adhere to correctional healthcare protocols and security requirements.
• Collaborate with staff and law enforcement as required.

Skills

RN license

Corrections nursing

BLS

Juvenile inmates

Law enforcement interaction

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse Correctional for a travel nursing job in Downey, California.

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Correctional Nursing (RN) Los Padrinos Juvenile Court Health Services in Los Angeles County. This 16-week assignment involves providing nursing care within a juvenile correctional facility, with shifts scheduled during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position requires a dedicated RN capable of working in a secured forensic environment and adhering to correctional healthcare protocols.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; 8 hours per shift; 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license; at least 2 years of experience in correctional or prison facility nursing; minimum of 1 year correctional RN experience; experience working with juvenile inmates preferred; comfortable working in a secured forensic/correctional environment; interacting with law enforcement personnel; current BLS certification; valid LA City Fire & Life Safety Card (must be LA City approved); ability to obtain LA County Employee Health Clearance; minimum of 0 years of experience beyond the specified correctional setting; background in correctional/prison facility nursing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Juvenile correctional experience.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be fully committed to the entire 16-week assignment. Time-off requests are subject to approval by the Nurse Manager and are not guaranteed. Extended time off or holiday time off cannot be pre-approved during the assignment period.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1302127. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Correctional / Prison Facility

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.