CDCR · Imperial, CA
California State Prison, Centinela (CEN) is in Imperial, in California's Imperial Valley near the Mexico border. Opened in 1993, CEN houses approximately 2,700 inmates across security levels I-III. The facility is part of the Imperial Valley correctional cluster (along with Calipatria State Prison).
Quick Answer
Travel nurses at California State Prison, Centinela earn $1,800–$3,000 per week. RN, LVN, CNA positions available. Located in Imperial, CA — 2 hr east from San Diego.
Location
Imperial, CA
Imperial County
Security Level
Level I / Level II / Level III
System
CDCR
Capacity
2,700 beds
Opened
1993
Nearest Major City
San Diego
2 hr east
Multi-level correctional nursing covering chronic care, urgent care, intake screenings, and mental health support.
12-hour shifts. Predictable scheduling.
Imperial Valley has very low housing costs ($800–$1,100/month). El Centro (15 min) is the regional hub. Yuma, AZ (45 min) is another option.
Imperial, California — in the Imperial Valley about 120 miles east of San Diego, near El Centro.
Yes — both prisons are in the Imperial Valley. Calipatria is about 30 miles north of CSP Centinela.
Range: $1,800–$3,000/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA
Contract Length
13 weeks
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