CoreCivic
Hiring nurses in 17+ states
- $54k–$147k/yr posted pay across 48 roles
- Hiring rotating
From 51 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 24, 2026Sources
The short version
You pick up real institutional nursing experience here—nurses say you learn new things and leave with skills that transfer.
For experienced nursesSources
Employees note advancement opportunities and valuable experience, even while calling out thin training as a real barrier.
For new gradsSources
Some nurses describe a supportive coworker brotherhood that helps you get through the shift when the culture around you feels rough.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Correctional nurses: 20 of the 48 roles on this page
- LPNs and LVNs: 29 of the 48 roles on this page accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Career development
Advancement opportunities and valuable experience noted by employees; low pay and poor training cited as growth barriers.
CoreCivic · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Mandatory overtime and long hours frequently reported; work-life balance rated poorly.
CoreCivic · employer research
Sources
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$54.37-$63.12/hr
Registered Nurse - FT Estancia, NM (other CoreCivic site, not Leavenworth)
As of 2026-06-02
Sources
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker camaraderie vs toxic culture
- Staff value a supportive coworker brotherhood but also describe favoritism, disrespect, and a toxic atmosphere.
Sources
- Management and staffing
- Leadership called ineffective and disconnected; mandatory OT and shortages leave nurses feeling undervalued and overworked.
Sources
- Work-life balance and burnout
- Long hours and required overtime drive burnout and limit personal time; work-life scores are among the lowest categories.
Sources
More review themes
- Pay perception for corrections RN
- Some call pay fair or really good for corrections; overall compensation ratings sit near mid-low on review sites.
Sources
- RN overall ratings
- Glassdoor RN rating about 2.8 with 62% recommend (19 reviews); Indeed RN-filtered culture/management scores around 2.4–2.5.
Sources
- Learning and experience
- Nurses note ability to learn new things and gain valuable institutional experience.
Sources
The hard parts
Mandatory overtime and long hours show up constantly in nurse reviews, and work-life balance is rated among the lowest categories.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does CoreCivic hire new grads?
2 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Correctional (20), ER (9), house supervisor (4), LPN / LVN (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to CoreCivic, and we tell you what happens next.
Sources
- corecivic.com
Employer website
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/CoreCivic-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE1564963.0,9_KO10,26.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/CoreCivic-Reviews-E1564963.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Corecivic/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/1qqo3b4/should_i_take_this_job_in_corrections
What nurses say · as of 2026
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, fix a detail, or add a useful photo.
Hiring here? List this unit.
Claim or manage this pageFrom nurses, to nurses
Learn where the supplies are. Knowing which cupboard to open saves a surprising amount of stress.
Keep something in your week that has nothing to do with nursing. You still get to be a person when you take the scrubs off.