CDCR · Susanville, CA
High Desert State Prison (HDSP) is located in Susanville, Lassen County — in the northeastern Sierra Nevada. Its remote location commands premium pay, and the area offers access to exceptional outdoor recreation including Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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CatSol has 30 open travel assignments at High Desert State Prison — RN, CNA, Ophthalmology, Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health, LPN/LVN, Recreational Therapy paying $1,541.64–$3,983 per week. Located in Susanville, CA — 2.5 hours from Sacramento.
Location
Susanville, CA
Lassen County
Security Level
Level III / Level IV
System
CDCR
Capacity
2,400 beds
Opened
1995
Nearest Major City
Sacramento
2.5 hours
Full-spectrum correctional nursing including intake screenings, chronic care clinics, urgent and emergency care, mental health nursing support.
12-hour shifts. Remote location means less commuter competition — many nurses find housing in Susanville itself.
Susanville has extremely low housing costs ($700–$1,100/month). Combined with premium remote pay, net take-home is among the highest in the CDCR system.
Remote locations like Susanville pay a premium to attract qualified nurses. The trade-off is limited urban amenities — compensated by the outstanding natural environment and lower cost of living.
Susanville is approximately 155 miles northeast of Sacramento — about a 2.5 hour drive.
Range: $2,900–$3,600/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN
Contract Length
13 weeks
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