# CatSol Healthcare Staffing

> CatSol is an AI-powered healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses, CNAs, LPNs, physical therapists, and speech therapists with high-paying assignments nationwide.

## About
CatSol Healthcare Staffing (Catalytic Solutions) is headquartered in Dallas, TX. We combine AI-powered job matching with dedicated recruiter support. Our platform serves travel healthcare professionals who relocate every 13 weeks for assignments across the United States.

Contact: info@catsol.com | Phone: 214-736-2179

## Key Pages
- [AI Job Search](https://catsol.com/): Search travel healthcare jobs using natural language
- [Travel Nurse Jobs](https://catsol.com/travel-nurse-jobs/): Browse all travel RN positions
- [LPN Jobs](https://catsol.com/lpn-jobs/): Browse travel LPN positions
- [CNA Jobs](https://catsol.com/cna-jobs/): Browse travel CNA positions
- [Pay Calculator](https://catsol.com/tools/pay-calculator/): Calculate take-home pay with GSA rates
- [For Clinicians](https://catsol.com/for-clinicians/): Information for healthcare professionals
- [For Facilities](https://catsol.com/for-facilities/): Information for hospitals and facilities
- [About Us](https://catsol.com/about/): Company information and leadership team
- [Blog](https://catsol.com/blog/): Healthcare staffing news and insights

## Correctional Nursing (CatSol Specialty — CA CDCR + NY DOCCS + Federal BOP)
CatSol specializes in state and federal correctional nursing placements. Key pages:

- [California Correctional Nursing Hub](https://catsol.com/correctional-nursing/california/): All CDCR openings, 33 facilities, $2,800–$3,800/wk
- [California RN Correctional Jobs](https://catsol.com/correctional-nursing/california/rn/): RN-specific CDCR openings, avg $3,147/wk, top $3,486 (Pelican Bay)
- [California LVN Correctional Jobs](https://catsol.com/correctional-nursing/california/lvn/): LVN CDCR openings, $1,805–$2,626/wk
- [California CNA Correctional Jobs](https://catsol.com/correctional-nursing/california/cna/): CNA CDCR openings, $1,177–$1,698/wk
- [Federal BOP Nursing Hub](https://catsol.com/correctional-nursing/federal-bop/): Federal Bureau of Prisons nursing, 122 facilities, $2,600–$3,200/wk
- [CDCR vs Federal BOP Comparison](https://catsol.com/correctional-nursing/california/vs-federal-bop/): Side-by-side comparison of state vs federal prison nursing
- [California RN License Endorsement Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/california-rn-license-guide/): How to get CA BRN license, 6–12 weeks, ~$500
- [CCHP Certification Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/cchp-certification-guide/): Certified Correctional Health Professional exam guide
- [New York DOCCS Nursing Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/new-york-doccs-nursing-guide/): DOCCS travel nursing, 50 NY prisons, $2,400–$3,200/wk, NY license guide
- [Texas TDCJ Nursing Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/texas-tdcj-nursing-guide/): TDCJ/UTMB travel nursing, 100+ TX units, $2,200–$2,800/wk, compact license, no state tax
- [Florida FDC Nursing Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/florida-fdc-nursing-guide/): Wexford Health/FDC, 145 FL facilities, $2,400–$3,200/wk, compact license, no state tax
- [Getting Started in Correctional Nursing](https://catsol.com/guides/getting-started-correctional-nursing/): Requirements, background check, which system to start with (CDCR/TDCJ/FDC/BOP)
- [Ohio ODRC Nursing Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/ohio-odrc-nursing-guide/): Ohio ODRC, 28 facilities, $2,600–$3,000/wk, compact NLC state (3–5 wk onboarding), ≈3.75% state tax
- [Pay Transparency Report Q2 2026](https://catsol.com/reports/california-correctional-pay-transparency-q2-2026/): CDCR pay data across 33 facilities

- [Highest Paying Travel Nurse Specialties](https://catsol.com/guides/highest-paying-travel-nurse-specialties/): 15 specialties ranked by weekly pay — CRNA $4,500–$7,000/wk, ICU $3,200–$4,500/wk, corrections $2,800–$3,500/wk; certifications, state premiums, CA ratio law impact

## Travel Nursing Guides
Expert answers to the most-asked travel nursing questions:

- [How Much Do Travel Nurses Make in 2026?](https://catsol.com/guides/how-much-do-travel-nurses-make/): Travel nurses earn $2,000 to $7,000+ per week in 2026, with the national average around $2,847/week for general RNs. CRNAs (nurse anesthetists) are th...
- [Travel Nurse Salary 2026: Complete State-by-State Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-nurse-salary/): Travel nurse salary in 2026 averages $2,847 per week ($148,000/year) nationally. By state, California pays the most at $3,800/week average; Mississipp...
- [Travel Nurse Salary in California 2026](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-nurse-salary-california/): Travel nurses in California earn $3,200 to $5,500+ per week in 2026 — the highest average pay of any US state. The pay premium is driven by California...
- [How Does Travel Nurse Pay Work? (Pay Package Breakdown)](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-nurse-pay-breakdown/): Travel nurse pay works as a package, not a single hourly rate. Your weekly compensation combines a taxable base hourly rate ($20–$35/hr) plus tax-free...
- [Are Travel Nurse Stipends Taxable?](https://catsol.com/guides/are-travel-nurse-stipends-taxable/): Travel nurse stipends (housing and meals) are NOT taxable — but only if you maintain a valid tax home. If you give up your permanent residence and liv...
- [How Do I Become a Travel Nurse?](https://catsol.com/guides/how-to-become-a-travel-nurse/): To become a travel nurse, you need an active RN license, at least 1–2 years of bedside clinical experience in your specialty, and a relationship with ...
- [What Is a Compact Nursing License and How Does It Work?](https://catsol.com/guides/compact-nursing-license-explained/): A compact nursing license (also called a multistate license) lets you practice in all 40+ Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member states with a single li...
- [How Do I Choose a Travel Nurse Agency?](https://catsol.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-travel-nurse-agency/): Choose a travel nurse agency based on pay transparency, recruiter responsiveness, benefits quality, and contract flexibility — not just the highest-pa...
- [How Does Travel Nurse Housing Work?](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-nurse-housing/): Travel nurses either take a housing stipend (tax-free cash to find their own place) or accept company-provided housing from their agency. Most experie...
- [What Happens If My Travel Nurse Contract Gets Cancelled?](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-nurse-contract-cancellation/): Travel nurse contracts can be cancelled by the facility with as little as 2 weeks notice (sometimes less), usually due to census drops or budget chang...
- [Is Travel Nursing Worth It in 2026?](https://catsol.com/guides/is-travel-nursing-worth-it/): For most nurses with 2+ years of experience, travel nursing is absolutely worth it in 2026 — you can earn 20–50% more than staff positions, explore ne...
- [What States Pay Travel Nurses the Most?](https://catsol.com/guides/highest-paying-states-travel-nurses/): California, New York, and Massachusetts consistently pay travel nurses the most, with weekly packages ranging $3,000–$4,500. However, the highest-payi...
- [How to Become a Travel CNA: Pay, Requirements & What to Expect](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-cna-guide/): Travel CNAs earn $800–$1,800 per week in 2026, with higher rates in high-demand states and crisis assignments. You need an active CNA certification, a...
- [Corrections Nurse Salary in 2026 — Prison, Jail & Detention Facility Pay Rates](https://catsol.com/guides/corrections-nurse-salary/): Corrections nurses earn $75,000 to $150,000 per year as staff employees, or $2,600 to $4,800 per week on travel contracts in 2026. California CDCR is ...
- [Best Travel Nursing Companies in 2026 — Honest Agency Comparison](https://catsol.com/guides/best-travel-nursing-companies/): The best travel nursing agencies in 2026, ranked by category: (1) Most jobs — Aya Healthcare (30,000+ open positions, all specialties, $2,200–$4,500/w...
- [Travel LPN Guide: Pay, Licensing & How to Get Started](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-lpn-guide/): Travel LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) earn $1,200–$2,500 per week in 2026, with the highest rates in correctional, long-term care, and crisis staffi...
- [Travel Therapy Guide: PT, OT, SLP Pay & How to Get Started](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-therapy-guide/): Travel therapists — including Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) — earn $1,800–$3,500 per ...
- [Healthcare Staffing Glossary: 50+ Terms Every Traveler Should Know](https://catsol.com/guides/healthcare-staffing-glossary/): Healthcare staffing has its own vocabulary that can confuse first-time travelers. This glossary covers 50+ essential terms — from pay package componen...
- [CDCR & CCHCS Complete Guide for Travel Nurses — California Correctional Healthcare](https://catsol.com/guides/cdcr-cchcs-guide/): CDCR (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) operates 33 state prisons housing 95,000+ inmates, making it the largest state prison s...
- [Federal Prison Nurse Jobs — Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Nursing Guide 2026](https://catsol.com/guides/federal-bop-nursing-guide/): Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) nurses work at 122 federal facilities nationwide, serving approximately 158,000 federal inmates. Staff RNs earn $70,00...
- [How to Get Your California RN License in 2026 — BRN Endorsement Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/california-rn-license-guide/): To get a California RN license through endorsement, you submit an application to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), pay ~$500 in fees, ...
- [CCHP Certification for Nurses — What It Is, How to Get It, and Is It Worth It?](https://catsol.com/guides/cchp-certification-guide/): The CCHP (Certified Correctional Health Professional) certification is issued by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). It valid...
- [New York DOCCS Correctional Nursing Guide 2026](https://catsol.com/guides/new-york-doccs-nursing-guide/): New York DOCCS (Department of Corrections and Community Supervision) operates 50 correctional facilities across the state. Travel RNs in NY earn $2,40...
- [Texas TDCJ Correctional Nursing Guide 2026](https://catsol.com/guides/texas-tdcj-nursing-guide/): Texas TDCJ (Department of Criminal Justice) is the largest state prison system in the US, operating 100+ facilities housing over 140,000 individuals. ...
- [Florida FDC Correctional Nursing Guide 2026](https://catsol.com/guides/florida-fdc-nursing-guide/): Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) operates 145 correctional facilities — one of the largest state prison systems in the US. Healthcare is manage...
- [Getting Started in Correctional Nursing — A Complete Guide](https://catsol.com/guides/getting-started-correctional-nursing/): To become a correctional nurse, you need an active RN, LPN, or CNA license in the assignment state, BLS certification, and a clean background check (n...
- [Ohio ODRC Correctional Nursing — Pay, Facilities & Requirements (2026)](https://catsol.com/guides/ohio-odrc-nursing-guide/): Ohio ODRC (Department of Rehabilitation and Correction) operates 28 correctional facilities. Travel RNs earn $2,600–$3,000 per week. Ohio is a compact...
- [Highest Paying Travel Nurse Specialties in 2026 — Ranked by Weekly Pay](https://catsol.com/guides/highest-paying-travel-nurse-specialties/): The highest-paying travel nurse specialties in 2026 are: CRNA ($4,500–$7,500/wk), ICU/Critical Care ($3,200–$4,500/wk), Cardiac Cath Lab ($3,000–$4,20...
- [Virginia VDOC Correctional Nursing — Pay, Facilities & Requirements (2026)](https://catsol.com/guides/virginia-vdoc-nursing-guide/): Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) operates 30 adult correctional facilities housing approximately 28,000–30,000 inmates. Travel RNs earn $2,40...
- [Top Travel Nursing Agencies 2026 — How to Choose One That Pays the Most](https://catsol.com/guides/top-travel-nursing-agencies-2026/): The top travel nursing agencies in 2026 include Aya Healthcare (largest, most job volume), AMN Healthcare (largest by revenue), Host Healthcare (best ...
- [Travel Psychiatric Nurse Jobs 2026 — Pay, Requirements & Best Markets](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-psychiatric-nurse-guide/): Travel psychiatric nurses earn $2,500–$3,500 per week in 2026 depending on setting and state. Correctional behavioral health pays the most — Californi...
- [Travel LCSW Guide 2026 — Pay, Licensing & the No-Compact Strategy](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-lcsw-guide/): Travel LCSWs (Licensed Clinical Social Workers) earn $2,800–$3,300 per week in 2026. VA Medical Centers are the highest-paying setting at $3,000–$3,30...
- [Travel LMFT Guide 2026 — Pay, Licensing & California Strategy](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-lmft-guide/): Travel Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) earn $2,500–$2,900 per week in 2026. VA Medical Centers pay the most at $2,700–$2,900/week. Cal...
- [Travel SLP Guide 2026: Pay, Licensing & School-Based Contracts](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-slp-guide/): Travel SLPs earn $2,000–$3,500 per week in 2026 — the highest-paid travel therapy discipline. School-based SLP pays the most ($2,800–$3,500/wk) due to...
- [Travel PT Guide 2026: Pay, PT Compact & Best Settings](https://catsol.com/guides/travel-pt-guide/): Travel physical therapists earn $1,800–$2,800 per week in 2026. ICU and acute care PT commands the highest pay ($2,200–$2,800/wk). The PT Compact — th...
- [Is Prison Nursing Safe? What the Data Actually Shows](https://catsol.com/guides/is-prison-nursing-safe/): Yes — statistically, prison nursing is safer than several mainstream nursing settings. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational injury data shows state...

## Specialties Served
Travel nursing (RN), Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Physical Therapy (PT/PTA), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT/OTA), Respiratory Therapy (RT).

## Settings Served
Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), long-term care, correctional facilities, educational settings, rehabilitation centers, home health, outpatient clinics.

## Coverage
All 50 US states with assignments updated daily from our ATS.

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