Mental Health Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Core Medical-Perm
- Richmond, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$31-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Colleton Medical Center
- Walterboro, SC
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Colleton Medical Center
- Walterboro, SC
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Trident Medical Center
- Charleston, SC
- Nights
$30-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
- HCA Capital Division
- Richmond, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$34-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Behavioral Health
- HCA Capital Division
- Richmond, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$34-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- HCA Capital Division
- Richmond, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$34-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
- HCA Capital Division
- Richmond, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$34-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
- Sarasota, FL
- Nights
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Largo West Hospital
- Largo, FL
- Nights
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Largo West Hospital
- Largo, FL
- Nights
$30-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Capital Regional Medical Center
- Tallahassee, FL
- Nights
$28-39/hour
Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA MidAmerica Health
- Kansas City, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA MidAmerica Health
- Kansas City, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA MidAmerica Health
- Kansas City, MO
$32-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA Capital Division
- Hopewell, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$32-38/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Nights
$26-36/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- West Florida Hospital
- Pensacola, FL
- Days
$26-36/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Memorial Satilla Health
- Waycross, GA
- Days
$26-36/hour
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Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$39.15/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $39.15 per hour. This is 10% lower than the nursing US average of $43.14.
Last updated on April 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, April 26th 2025, Vivian has 7 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $57 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, April 26th 2025, Vivian has 374 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,935 per hour on average, and up to $3,034 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Mental Health Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's Mental Health Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Mental Health Nurse?
Mental health nurses, also called psychiatric mental health (PMH) nurses, are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients of all ages with mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral disorders. They work closely with their patients, forming strong therapeutic relationships and striving to help them manage their mental illnesses and improve their quality of life. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, PMH nursing is the fastest growing non-physician specialty in healthcare.
What certifications are commonly held by mental health nurses?
Mental health nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI-CPI), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training (NCI-Advanced-CPI), Verbal Intervention (VI-CPI) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Board Certified (PMH-BC), among others.
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