How much does a Correctional Nurse make in Rhode Island? The average Correctional Nurse salary in Rhode Island is $66,654 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59,793 and $76,197. 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 $53,547 RI March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $59,793 RI March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $66,654 RI March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $76,197 RI March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $84,886 RI March 26, 2024
25% $59,793 10% $53,547 90% $84,886 75% $76,197 $66,654 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 Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $66,845 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $66,973 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $66,973 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $67,356 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $67,548 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $67,931 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $66,909 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $67,548 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $66,973 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $68,058 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
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