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View job details for Psychiatric Nurse Level I
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Psychiatric Nurse Level I

  • AHSH - Hospital
  • Saint Helena, CA

$56-84/hour

Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (California)
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • AHCS - Hospital
  • Kailua, HI

$49-73/hour

Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Hawaii)
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Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • Insight Hospital and Medical Center
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$46-60/hour

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Illinois)
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 5x8 hrs

$90K-120K/year

5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Oregon)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Redding, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$35-56/hour

5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (California)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • AccentCare
  • Escondido, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$93K-116K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (California)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • AccentCare
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$93K-116K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (California)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • AccentCare
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$93K-116K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (California)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse Supervisor
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse Supervisor

  • Hospital For Behavorial Medicine
  • Worcester, MA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$45-55/hour

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Massachusetts)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • South Sound Behavorial Hospital
  • Lacey, WA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$40-55/hour

Nights
3x12
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Washington)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Days

$36-54/hour

Days
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days

$36-54/hour

Days
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Psychiatric Nurse
Staff Position

Psychiatric Nurse

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Nights

$36-54/hour

Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • Hendricks Behavorial Hospital
  • Planfield, IN
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$76K-110K/year

3x12
Referral Bonus
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Indiana)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric

  • The Medical Center of Aurora
  • Aurora, CO
  • Nights, Flexible

$40-52/hour

Nights
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Colorado)
View job details for Behavioral Health Nurse
Staff Position

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • AccentCare
  • El Centro, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$88K-108K/year

5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (California)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Nights, Flexible

$38-52/hour

Nights
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Westwood, MA
  • 5x8 hrs

$86K-100K/year

5x8
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Massachusetts)
Posted 13 days ago
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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$44.51/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $44.51 per hour. This is 1% lower than the nursing US average of $44.86.

Last updated on March 27, 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 Saint John's Episcopal Hospital (11 jobs), Holy Spirit Hospital (8 jobs), and St. John's Riverside Hospital ParkCare Pavilion (8 jobs).

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, March 29th 2024, Vivian has 7 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average and up to $60 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, March 29th 2024, Vivian has 21 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 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 Friday, March 29th 2024, Vivian has 903 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,044 per hour on average, and up to $3,546 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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