Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs
- 172 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$76-121/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$62-95/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$54-86/hour
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- West Palm Beach, FL
- 5x8 hrs
$150K-155K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$44-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Psychiatric
- Elara Caring
- South Hadley, MA
$100K-130K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Yakima - Selah
- Selah, WA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- New Baltimore, MI
- 5x8 hrs
$110K-125K/year
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Psychiatric
- Midwest Regional Reception Center
- Leavenworth, KS
$41-53/hour

Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$51.83/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse is $51.83 per hour. This is 8% higher than the nursing US average of $47.42.
Last updated on May 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs FAQs
What hospitals currently have the most Behavioral Health Nurse job opportunities?
The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Behavioral Health Nurse jobs are Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (35 jobs), Transylvania Regional Hospital (17 jobs), and Manchester Memorial Hospital (15 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, May 14th 2026, Vivian has 43 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $77 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, May 14th 2026, Vivian has 717 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,040 per hour on average, and up to $3,700 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Behavioral Health Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's Behavioral Health Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Behavioral Health Nurse?
Behavioral health nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients with psychological and behavioral disorders. The terms behavioral health and mental health are often used interchangeably and the duties, patient populations, and work settings of a behavioral health nurse frequently overlap with those of a mental health or psychiatric nurse. Although it can be a stressful career path, behavioral health nursing can be very rewarding for those wanting to help patients suffering from mental illness and seeking an in-demand specialty with numerous opportunities.
What certifications are commonly held by behavioral health nurses?
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