CDCR · Blythe, CA
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) is a Level I/II CDCR facility in Blythe, on the California-Arizona border in Riverside County. It sits adjacent to Ironwood State Prison, making Blythe one of two California cities with two CDCR facilities. CVSP focuses on minimum-to-medium security inmates with strong rehabilitation and vocational programs.
Quick Answer
Travel nurses at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison earn $2,700–$3,300 per week. RN, LVN, CNA positions available. Located in Blythe, CA — from .
Location
Blythe, CA
Riverside County
Security Level
Level I / Level II
System
CDCR
Capacity
2,900 beds
Opened
1988
Nearest Major City
Nursing at CVSP covers primary care, chronic disease management, preventive health, medication administration, and intake screenings. The lower-security population means a primary care and wellness focus rather than acute/crisis nursing. Allied health roles (PT, recreational therapy) also fill from Blythe.
12-hour shifts. Blythe's remote desert setting creates a close travel nurse community — nurses at CVSP and nearby Ironwood State Prison often socialize and share resources.
Blythe is remote — Parker, AZ (30 min) and Palm Springs (1 hr) are the nearest larger cities. Housing is very cheap, $700–$1,000/month. Extreme heat (summers 115°F+) is a consideration but the low cost and dual-facility environment attract nurses willing to embrace desert living.
Yes — Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP, Level I/II) and Ironwood State Prison (ISP, Level III/IV) are both in Blythe. This creates strong demand for travel nurses and a built-in community of other travelers.
CVSP is Level I/II — minimum to medium security. This is a calmer environment than Ironwood, focused on rehabilitation and primary care nursing rather than acute or psychiatric care.
Travel nurses at CVSP earn $2,700–$3,300 per week. The remote desert location and dual-facility environment make Blythe a popular cost-effective assignment.
Range: $2,700–$3,300/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA
Contract Length
13 weeks
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