How much does a Correctional Nurse make in New Mexico? The average Correctional Nurse salary in New Mexico is $58,865 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,806 and $67,293. 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 $47,289 NM March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $52,806 NM March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,865 NM March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $67,293 NM March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $74,966 NM March 26, 2024
25% $52,806 10% $47,289 90% $74,966 75% $67,293 $58,865 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $55,609 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $59,375 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $56,949 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $60,014 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $59,375 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $59,248 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $55,992 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $59,375 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $57,524 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $59,375 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Correctional Nurse in New Mexico
Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc. - Vero Beach , FL
Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH), a long-established and highly respected healthcare provider with locations throughout Indian River County is continuing to expand. We are now seeking an LPN to provide medical services within the Indian River County jail. Operating within the confines of an imprisonment facility, correctional LPN performs many of the same tasks as nursing professionals who work in traditional medical establishments. They aim to provide adequate health care by assessing, and treating inmates. Correctional nurses get assigned a variety of tasks, starting with maintaining proper safety procedures. They carefully monitor patients' progress and responses to medical treatments, as well as administer medication and maintain properly document patient medical histories. Florida LPN license or compact license required, CPR required. Excellent computer skills. Minimum of 1 yr LPN experience. Competitive wages and generous benefit package. TCCH is an EOE.
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Southern Health Partners - Hudson , WI
Interested in picking up some extra hours? We have availability in our safe, secure correctional medical unit to pick up 12 hour 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:St. Croix County JailOpen Position: PT LPN or RNSchedule:Every other Saturday & Sunday + PRNExtra Income Opportunity!Our 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day ago
Southern Health Partners - Superior , WI
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! Interested in correctional nursing, but not sure if working in a security minded environment will be a good fit for you? Wed love for you to visit us for a job shadow. Let us be your guide to correctional nursing! Currently we have an opportunity available at:Location:Douglas County JailOpen Position:FT LPN or RNSchedule:12 hr Day Shift Rotation 6a - 6:30p w/Alternating WeekendsSign-On & Retention Bonus OfferedDuties include, but are not limited to: Deliver patient care, evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients, chart results, establish nursing plans a
- 1 day ago
Global Information Technology Inc - Cranston , RI
JD - Attached Client Name: RI Department of Corrections Position: Onsite Hours/Week: 16-24 Hours RTR: Attached Comments: (Part-Time - Weekend days will be required, every other weekend. Shift is 3pm-11pm) + (Start is as soon as possible, preferably before or on 4/8/24) + (Orientation will be 3 days starting at 8:30 am. RN will orient at all facilities and be expected to work at any facility. Regular shifts will begin after that) + No set end date Documents Required: CPR/BLS RN License in RI State Covid Vaccine Card TB - equivalent to 1-step, within the past year Physical - (Accpeted less than one Year) 1+ years nursing experience required Correctional experience not required Credentials required: Active Rhode Island Nursing License; CPR/BLS; PPD; COVID POV Reliable transportation required as floating between facilities is required Must have background check form completed and uploaded with submission (see attached) • Conducting nursing sick calls and new patient assessments, assessing
- 2 days 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

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