How much does a Correctional Nurse make in New Jersey? The average Correctional Nurse salary in New Jersey is $69,974 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,771 and $79,992. 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 $56,214 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $62,771 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $69,974 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $79,992 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $89,114 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $62,771 10% $56,214 90% $89,114 75% $79,992 $69,974 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $72,144 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $73,421 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $73,485 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $72,080 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $74,570 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $72,144 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $71,059 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $71,634 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $73,485 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $72,144 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Correctional Nurse in New Jersey
Southern Health Partners - Clarksville , TN
Hard working nurses deserve to be rewarded.Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for providing healthcare in unique environments? Join the SHP team as a Correctional Nurse and make a meaningful impact in the lives of incarcerated Individuals.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 30 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:Montgomery County Jail Open Position:RNNurse Schedule:3/4 12 hr Day Shift Rotation; EVO Weekend 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 Practi
- 1 day ago
Southern Health Partners - Cumberland City , TN
Hard working nurses deserve to be rewarded.Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for providing healthcare in unique environments? Join the SHP team as a Correctional Nurse and make a meaningful impact in the lives of incarcerated Individuals.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 30 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:Montgomery County Jail Open Position:RNNurse Schedule:3/4 12 hr Day Shift Rotation; EVO Weekend 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 Practi
- 1 day ago
Hiring Now! - Evarts , KY
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 30 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:HarlanCounty Jail Open Position:FT LPN Schedule:3/412hr Day Shift Rotation w/Alternating Weekends (7a-7pm) 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 with established treatment plans
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Hiring Now! - Erin , TN
Hard working nurses deserve to be rewarded.Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for providing healthcare in unique environments? Join the SHP team as a Correctional Nurse and make a meaningful impact in the lives of incarcerated Individuals.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 30 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:Montgomery County Jail Open Position:RNNurse Schedule:3/4 12 hr Day Shift Rotation; EVO Weekend 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 Practi
- 1 day ago
Hiring Now! - Ahoskie , NC
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:Albemarle District Jail Open Position:FT LPN or RN Evenings Schedule:Mon - Fri 2pm - 10:30pm 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 with establi
- 1 day ago
Hiring Now! - Gatesville , NC
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:Albemarle District Jail Open Position:FT LPN or RN Evenings Schedule:Mon - Fri 2pm - 10:30pm 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 with establi
- 1 day ago

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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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