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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
  • Natick, MA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Sign-On Bonus

$33-68/hour

Days
3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
  • Natick, MA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Sign-On Bonus

$33-68/hour

Nights
3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Wailuku, HI
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$45-65/hour

Days
3x12
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Hawaii), Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse (2 years)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Wailuku, HI
  • 3x12 hrs, Evenings

$45-65/hour

Evenings
3x12
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Hawaii), Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse (2 years)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital
  • Marysville, WA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$48-60/hour

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Washington)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
  • Charlotte, NC

$32-58/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (North Carolina)
Posted 6 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • AH Kings Mountain Main - 706 W. Kings St
  • Kings Mountain, NC

$32-58/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (North Carolina)
View job details for Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Atrium Corporate Operations
  • Charlotte, NC

$32-58/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (North Carolina)
View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • AH Cabarrus Main - 920 Church St N
  • Concord, NC

$32-58/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (North Carolina)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • PennState Health
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$37-56/hour

Nights
5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Posted 5 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • PennState Health
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$37-56/hour

Days
5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Posted 5 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • PennState Health
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 5x8 hrs, Evenings

$37-56/hour

Evenings
5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Behavioral Health

  • PennState Health
  • Camp HIll, PA
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$37-56/hour

Nights
5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$78K-115K/year

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Missouri)
Posted 8 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days

$36-54/hour

Days
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Psychiatric

  • HROC
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Flexible

$36-54/hour

Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 8 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Chisago City, MN
  • 5x8 hrs

$88K-105K/year

5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Minnesota)
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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$45.79/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $45.79 per hour. This is 5% higher than the nursing US average of $43.61.

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Psychiatric Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Psychiatric Nurse jobs are MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital (14 jobs), Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (9 jobs), and Broward Health Medical Center (8 jobs).

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, November 21st 2024, Vivian has 6 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $44 per hour on average and up to $52 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, November 21st 2024, Vivian has 15 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $58 per hour on average, and up to $81 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, November 21st 2024, Vivian has 1,426 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,021 per hour on average, and up to $3,437 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Psychiatric Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Psychiatric Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a Psychiatric Nurse?

Psychiatric nurses, also called mental health nurses, specialize in caring for patients of all ages who are experiencing mental illness or distress. Psych nurses may treat a variety of mental illnesses or focus on specific age groups or disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, dementia, substance abuse, or eating disorders. They’re experts in crisis intervention and work closely with their patients to help them manage their mental illnesses and live fulfilling lives.

Which certifications are best for psychiatric nurses?

Some healthcare employers may prefer psychiatric nurse job candidates with Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC), Verbal Intervention (CPI-VI), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI-NCI) or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training (CPI-NCI Advanced), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

How does having a Verbal Intervention (CPI-VI) increase my value as a Psychiatric nurse job candidate?

Having a Verbal Intervention (CPI-VI) validates your knowledge and skills as a psychiatric nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

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