How much does a Correctional Nurse make in Nebraska? The average Correctional Nurse salary in Nebraska is $60,142 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $53,951 and $68,753. 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.

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Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $48,315 NE March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $53,951 NE March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $60,142 NE March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $68,753 NE March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $76,593 NE March 26, 2024
25% $53,951 10% $48,315 90% $76,593 75% $68,753 $60,142 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Part-Time LPN/RN Day Shift (1-2 Shifts weekly)

Quality Correctional Care - Franklin, IN

CORRECTIONAL NURSE

Clear Creek County, Colorado - Georgetown, CO

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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $58,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $58,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $52,799 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $58,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $58,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $58,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $56,247 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $58,992 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $58,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $59,120 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Correctional Nurse in Nebraska
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
- 1 day ago
We are currently seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Floyd County CI/Prison located in Rome, 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 chronic illnesses and injuries. Education Req
- 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.
- 2 days 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
- 2 days 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
- 3 days ago
GENESYS Health Alliance - Moncks Corner , SC
We are currently seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Hill-Finklea Detention Center located in Moncks Corner, 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 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 chronic illnesses and
- 3 days ago

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