Correctional Registered Nurse - $2,030 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse Correctional for a travel nursing job in Downey, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Correctional Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, evenings Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Correctional / Prison Facility Nursing in Los Angeles County. This position involves providing nursing care within a juvenile correctional environment. The role requires dedication to a 16-week assignment, working evenings, weekends, and holidays, in a secured forensic/correctional setting. Job Details Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Nursing juvenile correctional environment Location: Los Angeles County Schedule: Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays; 8-hour shifts; 40 hours per week Required Qualifications: Active California RN License; Minimum 1 year of correctional registered nurse experience; AHA BLS; MAB or CPI Certification; LA City Fire & Life Safety Card (must be LA City approved); Ability to obtain LA County Employee Health Clearance; 2 years of related experience, including correctional nursing experience in an inpatient setting Preferred Qualifications: Juvenile correctional experience; Working with juvenile inmates Responsibilities: Providing nursing care within a juvenile correctional environment, interacting with law enforcement personnel, and working in a secured forensic setting. The position requires full commitment for the entire 16-week assignment. Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all listed certifications and licensing prerequisites before start date. 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 1309610. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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. Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus