CDCR · Stockton, CA
The California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton is a specialized CDCF medical prison — the most healthcare-intensive facility in the state system. It was purpose-built to address the medical and mental health needs of California inmates requiring complex care.
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Travel nurses at California Health Care Facility earn $3,000–$3,800 per week. RN, LVN, CNA positions available. Located in Stockton, CA — 55 minutes from Sacramento.
Location
Stockton, CA
San Joaquin County
Security Level
Medical / Mental Health Specialty
System
CDCR
Capacity
1,700 beds
Opened
2013
Nearest Major City
Sacramento
55 minutes
CHCF has ICU, medical-surgical units, skilled nursing, dialysis, telemetry, and psychiatric nursing. It functions more like a hospital than a typical correctional setting.
Hospital-style scheduling with 12-hour and 8-hour shifts across multiple units. Day, evening, and night shifts available.
Stockton has moderate cost of living. Furnished 1BR averages $1,200–$1,600/month. Sacramento is 50 miles north for nurses who prefer a larger metro.
CHCF operates as a specialty hospital within the corrections system. It has dedicated ICU, telemetry, dialysis, and psychiatric units. Nurses with acute care backgrounds find the clinical environment similar to a hospital.
ICU, telemetry, med-surg, dialysis, and psychiatric RNs are in highest demand. LVNs and CNAs with LTC or med-surg background also fill regularly.
Range: $3,000–$3,800/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA
Contract Length
13 weeks
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