How much does a Correctional Nurse make in Arizona? The average Correctional Nurse salary in Arizona is $62,185 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $55,784 and $71,088. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $49,956 AZ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $55,784 AZ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $62,185 AZ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $71,088 AZ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,195 AZ March 26, 2024
25% $55,784 10% $49,956 90% $79,195 75% $71,088 $62,185 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $62,440 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $61,610 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $60,908 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $59,950 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $62,759 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $59,950 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $62,440 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $62,440 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $60,333 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $62,887 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Correctional Nurse in Arizona
Southern Health Partners - Tuscaloosa , AL
Hard working nurses deserve to be rewarded. You give so much time to your patients, your employer should invest in you. Southern Health Partners has been a leading provider of correctional healthcare for over 28 years. Our experience offers you a supportive, appreciative, safe environment where we understand your desire to be the best, showing integrity, positive attitude, teamwork and tolerance. Nursing is a work of heart! Find your rewarding experience by joining our team at: Location:Tuscaloosa County Jail Open Position:FT LPN Schedule:12 hr Night Shift Rotation 7p - 7:30a EVO Weekend Sign-On & Retention Bonus Offered Duties include, but are not limited to: Deliver patient care, evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients, chart results, establish nursing plans and work under the boundaries of State Scope of Practice and Guidelines, and Physician/Provider(s) Administer prescribed medications in accordance with nursing standards & correctional regulations Follow through wi
- 1 day ago
Texas Tech University - Amarillo , TX
Position Description Employees in this classification perform responsible professional nursing care at a unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Responsible for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards administrative nursing personnel. Supervises other subordinate clinic personnel. Work is performed under correctional clinic conditions; position requires a high degree of contact with patients, other clinic personnel and outside professionals. Required Qualifications License/Certification: Current RN License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt. Experience: No experience required.
- 1 day ago
E-Talent Network - Richmond , VA
Note:- Please review the remark section. Provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Screens for sick call, administers medications, and provides first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed. Maintains open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan. Records all pertinent information into the medical record. Interfaces with other departments as needed. Promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Nurses must have the ability to work hours, days and locations as assigned along with being capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. Organizational Objective: Provide total health care to offenders (rou
- 1 day ago
We are currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Dorchester County Detention Center located in Summerville, South Carolina. GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives, and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction! You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population. About this position: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute a
- 1 day ago
GENESYS Health Alliance - Springfield , GA
We are currently seeking a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Effingham County Sheriff's Office / Correctional Institution located in Springfield, Georgia . GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction! You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population. About this position: The LPN is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chron
- 2 days ago
Southern Health Partners - Walhalla , SC
Interested in picking up some extra hours? We have availability in our safe, secure correctional medical unit to pick up shifts, helping our medical staff with duties of limited services such as Sick Call Triage, H&Ps, Med Pass. Use your medical knowledge and hearts desire to care for the underserved, without the back-breaking patient lifting you find in home health and nursing home care. Controlled Environment and Other Safety Practices do permit employees to forego COVID Vaccine requirements which may be in place elsewhere. Location:Oconee County Detention CenterOpen Position: PT LPNSchedule:Every other Saturday & Sunday 7a - 11pOur nurses are the heart of our business and we take pride in offering a safe, secure work environment. Part Time positions often come with the added flexibility of scheduling to ensure a healthy work life balance. Additional hours are always optional at jails in the surrounding areas when financial needs arise or should you desire a Full-Time benefit package
- 3 days ago

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