CDCR · Soledad, CA
Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) is a Level IV maximum security facility operated by CDCR, located in Soledad in Monterey County. It houses approximately 2,800 inmates and has a robust healthcare unit with consistent travel nursing demand.
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Travel nurses at Salinas Valley State Prison earn $2,900–$3,700 per week. RN, LVN, CNA positions available. Located in Soledad, CA — 2 hours south from San Francisco.
Location
Soledad, CA
Monterey County
Security Level
Level IV (Maximum)
System
CDCR
Capacity
2,800 beds
Opened
1996
Nearest Major City
San Francisco
2 hours south
Travel nurses at SVSP provide intake health screenings, chronic disease management, urgent care, medication administration, mental health support, and emergency response. Nurses work alongside permanent staff and CDCR physicians.
Shifts are typically 12 hours, 3 days per week. Day and night shifts available. Some 8-hour shift options for certain roles.
Soledad and nearby Salinas have affordable housing options. Furnished rentals average $1,200–$1,800/month. CatSol provides a housing stipend and can assist finding furnished accommodations.
Yes. CDCR facilities have strict security protocols. Nurses work in designated medical units with controlled access. CatSol provides a full orientation to security procedures before your first shift.
RNs with med-surg, correctional, psych, or general experience are most in demand. LVNs and CNAs with correctional or long-term care backgrounds also fill regularly.
Apply through CatSol using our AI job search or Quick Apply. Your recruiter will match your credentials to current openings at SVSP and handle the CDCR credentialing process.
Travel nurses at Salinas Valley typically earn $2,900–$3,700 per week, including taxable base pay plus tax-free housing and M&I stipends.
Range: $2,900–$3,700/week depending on role and shift
Roles Available
RN, LVN, CNA
Contract Length
13 weeks (extensions common)
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