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CoreCivic

Registered Nurse - Correctional

San Diego, CA · On-site

$53 - $66.20/hr

Correctional * Discipline: RN * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff $53.00 - $66.20 / hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism ...

Integrated Wellness Solutions

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Healthcare

Visalia, CA · On-site

$50 - $64/hr

Retirement Plan Position Overview Integrated Wellness Solutions is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting. Under the ...

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Healthcare

Porterville, CA · On-site

$50 - $64/hr

Retirement Plan Position Overview Integrated Wellness Solutions is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting. Under the ...

Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)

RN - Corrections

Ione, CA · On-site

$2.8K/wk

Details Client Name Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Corrections Job ID 18563968 Weekly Pay $2866.0 Shift Details Shift 8hr Days Scheduled Hours ...

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How much do internship correctional rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship correctional rn in California is $16.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an internship correctional RN?

An Internship Correctional RN is a registered nurse who is participating in an internship program within a correctional facility, such as a jail or prison. This role allows nursing interns to gain hands-on experience providing healthcare to incarcerated individuals under the supervision of experienced nurses and medical staff. Duties may include conducting health assessments, administering medications, responding to medical emergencies, and educating inmates about health and wellness. The internship helps nurses develop specialized skills needed for the unique challenges of correctional healthcare while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship correctional RN?

To thrive as an Internship Correctional RN, you need a solid nursing education, active RN licensure, and foundational clinical skills in assessment and emergency response. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and correctional facility protocols is valuable. Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and sound judgment are essential for navigating challenging environments and building rapport with incarcerated individuals. These competencies ensure safe, ethical, and effective care delivery in a unique and often high-pressure correctional setting.

What are some common challenges faced by internship correctional RNs and how can they be addressed?

Internship Correctional RNs often encounter unique challenges, such as managing complex patient populations with a high prevalence of chronic illnesses, mental health issues, and substance use disorders. The correctional environment may also present safety concerns and require strict adherence to security protocols. To address these challenges, it's important to focus on effective communication, build strong teamwork with custody staff and other healthcare professionals, and remain adaptable to the fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable setting. Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced correctional nurses can also be invaluable in developing confidence and competence in this specialized field.

What is the difference between Internship Correctional Rn vs Correctional Nurse?

AspectInternship Correctional RnCorrectional Nurse
CredentialsTypically enrolled in nursing program, may have student licenseLicensed Registered Nurse (RN) with active license
Work EnvironmentTraining setting within correctional facilities, supervisedFull-time correctional facility, responsible for inmate healthcare
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, correctional institutions during internshipCorrectional facilities, healthcare providers

Internship Correctional Rn is a training position for nursing students gaining experience in correctional settings, while Correctional Nurse is a licensed professional providing ongoing healthcare services to inmates. The internship is temporary and educational, whereas the correctional nurse role involves full responsibility for inmate health care.

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

CoreCivic

San Diego, CA • On-site

$53 - $66.20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.

  • Monitor key indicators of health status and clinic operations, and use data to improve healthcare delivery.

  • Examine and assess inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries, and refer them to appropriate healthcare facilities as needed.

CoreCivic rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 43 rated prisons

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Correctional
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

$53.00 - $66.20 / hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurse – Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

  • Apply appropriate nursing skills in the area and treatment of inmates/residents.
  • Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care in diverse or complex programs.
  • Monitors key indicators of health status and clinic operations.
  • Uses screening and focused study formats to detect variation in healthcare delivery process.
  • Designs data collection instruments; compiles and analyzes data; design interventions to address issues.
  • Provides written reports and conducts CQI meetings.
  • Participates in preparation for accreditation and inspections.
  • Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment
  • Examine and assess new inmates/residents with illnesses or injuries or inmates/residents who become ill or injured; refer inmates/residents to the emergency room or other appropriate healthcare facilities as required by their condition.
  • Perform emergency procedures as needed and notify Licensed Independent Provider for treatment orders.
  • Provide guidance, supervise and monitor nursing care provided by licensed vocational/practical nursing staff and non-licensed medical staff.

    • Qualifications: 

    • Graduate from an accredited college, university or nursing program with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Public Health or related field is required, OR must possess three years related industry experience and/or performance improvement experience. 
    • Must possess current RN licensure in the state of employment.  
    • Three (3) years of current, professional nursing experience in leadership and/or management preferred.  
    • Experience in a correctional health care program preferred.  
    • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

    CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

    CoreCivic Job ID #req34427. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CQI

    About CoreCivic

    CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

    Benefits
    • Holiday Pay
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Medical benefits
    • Dental benefits
    • Vision benefits
    • Life insurance

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    At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

    Industry

    Public safety administration

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Brentwood, TN, US

    Year founded

    1983

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