CDCR · Ione, CA
Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) is located in Ione in the Sierra Nevada foothills, about 40 miles southeast of Sacramento. It is a medium-security facility known for its educational and rehabilitative programs and has consistent travel nursing demand.
Quick Answer
Travel nurses at Mule Creek State Prison earn $2,900–$3,500 per week. RN, LVN, CNA positions available. Located in Ione, CA — 50 minutes from Sacramento.
Location
Ione, CA
Amador County
Security Level
Level II / Level III
System
CDCR
Capacity
3,500 beds
Opened
1987
Nearest Major City
Sacramento
50 minutes
Travel nurses at MCSP handle routine clinic visits, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis), dental assist, medication passes, and urgent care.
Primarily 12-hour shifts. Day and evening shifts available. Predictable scheduling with low mandatory overtime.
Ione is rural with very low cost of living. Most travel nurses commute from Stockton (45 min) or Sacramento (50 min). Housing in those markets runs $1,200–$1,800/month furnished.
Yes — Ione is approximately 40 miles southeast of Sacramento, about a 50 minute drive via Highway 16.
RN, LVN, and CNA openings are all available. Med-surg and general correctional nursing experience is preferred.
Range: $2,900–$3,500/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA
Contract Length
13 weeks
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