CDCR · San Luis Obispo, CA
California Men's Colony (CMC) is one of California's largest correctional facilities, located on the scenic Central Coast in San Luis Obispo. Established in 1954, CMC houses approximately 3,900 inmates and is notable for its mental health programs and hospice unit — one of the largest correctional hospice programs in the US. San Luis Obispo is consistently rated one of the best places to live in California.
Quick Answer
Travel nurses at California Men's Colony earn $2,900–$3,600 per week. RN, LVN, CNA, Psych RN positions available. Located in San Luis Obispo, CA — from .
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo County
Security Level
Level II / Level III
System
CDCR
Capacity
3,900 beds
Opened
1954
Nearest Major City
CMC nursing covers chronic disease management, psychiatric nursing, hospice and palliative care, primary care, medication administration, and specialty clinics. The facility's large mental health population makes psych RN experience highly valued. The hospice program requires compassionate end-of-life care skills.
12-hour shifts. Day and night shifts available. CMC's size means multiple shifts run simultaneously with strong peer support.
San Luis Obispo is one of the most desirable locations for any CDCR assignment. Housing is more expensive ($1,500–$2,200/month furnished) but the coastal lifestyle, restaurants, and proximity to wine country make it a premium destination for travel nurses.
CMC has one of the largest correctional hospice and palliative care programs in California. It also has extensive mental health services. Nurses with psych, hospice, or long-term care backgrounds are especially valued.
Absolutely. SLO is consistently rated one of the happiest cities in the US. Coastal access, wine country, outdoor activities, and a vibrant downtown make CMC one of the most sought-after CDCR assignments.
Travel nurses at CMC typically earn $2,900–$3,600 per week with full stipend packages. The higher cost of living in SLO is offset by the quality of life and the competitive CDCR pay structure.
Psychiatric RNs, hospice/palliative care nurses, and general med-surg RNs are most in demand. LVNs with psych or long-term care backgrounds also fill well.
Range: $2,900–$3,600/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA, Psych RN
Contract Length
13 weeks (extensions common)
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