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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$31+/hour

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

  • DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$31+/hour

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
  • Natick, MA
  • 3x12 hrs

$18+/hour

3x12
Posted 12 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
  • Natick, MA
  • 3x12 hrs

$18+/hour

3x12
Posted 12 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Core Medical-Perm
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$31-45/hour

3x12
Posted 2 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Inpatient Hospital
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
  • Sign-On Bonus

$28-41/hour

Days
Nights
5x8
Sign-On Bonus
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Behavioral Health

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$34-41/hour

3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$34-41/hour

3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$34-41/hour

3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Capital Regional Medical Center
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Nights

$28-39/hour

Nights
Posted 4 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Hopewell, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$32-38/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$32-38/hour

3x12
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Hopewell, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$32-38/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$32-38/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$32-38/hour

3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$32-38/hour

3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$29-37/hour

3x12
Posted 12 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Salem, VA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$29-37/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA Capital Division
  • Salem, VA
  • 3x12 hrs

$29-37/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Nights

$26-36/hour

Nights
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Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$40.86/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $40.86 per hour. This is 8% lower than the nursing US average of $44.16.

Last updated on February 15, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Mental Health Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Mental Health Nurse jobs are Broward Health Medical Center (10 jobs), Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (10 jobs), and MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital (10 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, February 17th 2025, Vivian has 22 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $64 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, February 17th 2025, Vivian has 856 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,983 per hour on average, and up to $3,190 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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