CDCR · Soledad, CA
Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad is one of the largest CDCR facilities by capacity — approximately 5,400 inmates across Levels II and III. Opened in 1946, CTF is adjacent to Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP), making the Soledad area a major correctional cluster in the Salinas Valley.
Quick Answer
Travel nurses at Correctional Training Facility earn $1,900–$3,100 per week. RN, LVN, CNA positions available. Located in Soledad, CA — 2 hr south from San Francisco.
Location
Soledad, CA
Monterey County
Security Level
Level II / Level III
System
CDCR
Capacity
5,400 beds
Opened
1946
Nearest Major City
San Francisco
2 hr south
General correctional nursing — chronic care, urgent care, intake support, medication administration. CTF's large size means consistent staffing demand across multiple housing units.
12-hour shifts. Day and night shifts available.
Soledad and Salinas (30 min north) have moderate housing ($1,200–$1,800/month furnished). Many travel nurses base in the Monterey Bay area for lifestyle access.
CTF and SVSP are adjacent in Soledad. CTF is a Level II/III facility with much larger capacity (5,400). SVSP is a Level IV maximum-security facility (2,800 capacity). Many nurses work both.
CTF is in Soledad, about 125 miles south of San Francisco — approximately a 2-hour drive via Highway 101.
Range: $1,900–$3,100/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA
Contract Length
13 weeks
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