CDCR · Coalinga, CA
Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) in Coalinga is a multi-level CDCR facility on the western edge of Fresno County. Opened in 1994, PVSP houses approximately 3,000 inmates and operates across security levels II through IV. Coalinga's remote Central Valley location pairs with steady CDCR healthcare demand.
Quick Answer
Travel nurses at Pleasant Valley State Prison earn $1,800–$3,000 per week. RN, LVN, CNA, LPT positions available. Located in Coalinga, CA — 1 hr west from Fresno.
Location
Coalinga, CA
Fresno County
Security Level
Level II / Level III / Level IV
System
CDCR
Capacity
3,000 beds
Opened
1994
Nearest Major City
Fresno
1 hr west
Multi-level correctional nursing including chronic disease management, urgent care, mental health crisis support, and routine clinic work.
12-hour shifts. Predictable scheduling typical of CCHCS staffing models.
Coalinga has very low housing costs ($800–$1,100/month). Most travelers commute from Fresno (1 hr) or Hanford (45 min) for more amenities.
PVSP is in Coalinga, on the western edge of Fresno County, about 60 miles west of Fresno via Highway 198.
PVSP is approximately 1 hour from CSP-Corcoran and SATF Corcoran in Kings County, making the Central Valley a strong correctional nursing region for those willing to drive.
Range: $1,800–$3,000/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA, LPT
Contract Length
13 weeks
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