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.
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Downey, CA
Skills
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