Travel Nurse - Correctional- Virginia - $8,600 per Month (2 Years Experience Required)
Virginia, VA
- Eligibility
- RN
- Shift
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Hours a week
- 40 hrs a week
- Contract
- 13-week contract
Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour 8 hour · 40 hours
- Term
- 13 weeks · Travel
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for VA travel roles
VA travel postings that state pay run $43/hr to $68/hr, the middle half $47/hr to $58/hr, across 62 postings.
About this role
*Travel Nurse – Correctional – Virginia – $8,600 per Month (2 Years Experience Required)*
We are seeking a *Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional* for contract assignments across *Virginia and other U. S. states*. Travel nursing contracts allow nurses to take temporary assignments in different facilities while receiving competitive pay, housing stipends, and travel benefits.
*Must have 2+ years of RN experience.* This contract pays approximately *$8,600/month gross* depending on location and facility needs.
How Travel Nursing Contracts Work Across States
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Travel nurse contracts are typically *13-week assignments* at hospitals, correctional facilities, or healthcare centers that need temporary staffing. Nurses may take contracts *within their home state or travel to other states* depending on licensure.
Key points about multi-state contracts
- *Compact Licensure (NLC):* Many states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses with a compact license to work in multiple states without obtaining additional licenses.
- *Non-Compact States:* Some states require a separate state nursing license before starting an assignment.
- *Assignment Flexibility:* Nurses can accept contracts nationwide or choose assignments only within specific states.
- *Extensions:* Many contracts offer the option to extend another 13 weeks if both the nurse and facility agree.
- *Housing & Travel Stipends:* When working away from home, nurses often receive tax-advantaged stipends for housing and travel.
Assignment Details
- *Contract length:* 13 weeks
- *Shift length:*
- 8 hour shifts
- *Hours per week:* 40
- *Start Date:* ASAP
Job Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care within a correctional healthcare setting.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate care with medical staff.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare protocols.
Benefits Include
- *Guaranteed Pay:* Never worry about canceled shifts
- *Premium Overtime:* 2× hourly rate for overtime on travel assignments
- *Weekly Pay:* Get paid weekly for financial flexibility
Additional Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Housing stipends
- Travel assistance
- Referral bonuses
*Apply now to get connected with a recruiter and explore travel nursing contracts across Virginia and nationwide.*
Pay: $8,100.00 - $8,600.00 per month
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Application Question(s)
- Are you a licensed nurse in Virgina?
Experience
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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Requirements
- Virginia License
- Travel Nurse - Correctional- Virginia - $8,600 per Month (2 Years Experience Required)
- Travel Nurse – Correctional – Virginia – $8,600 per Month (2 Years Experience Required)*
- Must have 2+ years of RN experience
Benefits highlights
- Dental
- Vision
Place
- City
- Virginia, VA
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Helpside is a Utah-based Professional Employer Organization (PEO) with over 30 years of experience providing HR solutions—including payroll, employee benefits, human resources administration, compliance, risk management, workers' compensation, and employee safety—for small to mid-size businesses. Helpside is not a healthcare…
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
