
Corrections | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- California City, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.50
- Weekly
- $1,890
- Yearly (full-time)
- $98,280
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/21/2026
This job pays about $52.50/hour — 22% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,174 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 3 of them in California City.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.22/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.41/hour across 394 jobs).
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Corrections | California City, CA 93505
Corrections RN contract in California City, CA: bring your nursing expertise to a secure, fast-paced environment where your clinical judgment and compassionate care can make a meaningful difference every day.
This 13-week contract opportunity in California City, CA 93505 offers the chance to support correctional healthcare in a community known for open desert landscapes, bright skies, and a relaxed small-city feel. If you are searching for Registered Nurse jobs in California, correctional nursing jobs, or California City healthcare jobs, this role could be a great fit.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
- Setting: Corrections / Correctional Nursing
- Location: California City, CA 93505
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts; days or nights based on facility needs
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Employment Type: Contract RN position
- Clearance: U.S. citizenship required for clearance
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required
- Ability to work day or night shifts as needed
- Ability to complete background and credit review for clearance
- Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work effectively in a secure, regulated correctional environment
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care, including medication administration and support with examinations and treatment
- Perform nursing assessments for new arrivals and for individuals reporting illness or injury
- Assist with sick call, prepare exam rooms, and coordinate provider visits
- Dispense medications, complete required documentation, and follow facility procedures
- Support emergency interventions and notify providers for treatment orders
- Supervise and guide licensed practical/vocational nurses and non-licensed medical staff as directed
- Maintain confidentiality, security, and accurate medical records
- Monitor for unusual health concerns, support health education, and help maintain a safe clinical unit
Why Join This Nursing Contract?
- Competitive weekly pay for a 13-week RN contract
- Consistent 36-hour workweek
- Opportunity to grow your correctional healthcare experience
- Work in a structured environment with clear procedures and team support
Apply now to join a correctional healthcare team in California City, CA and make an impact in a meaningful Registered Nurse contract role.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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