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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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

$33-71/hour

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

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

$33-71/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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

$33-71/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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

$33-71/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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

$33-71/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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

$33-71/hour

Days
3x12
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Inpatient Psychiatric Charge RN Team Lead

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$36-58/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

  • HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center
  • Aurora, CO

$37-54/hour

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

  • HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center
  • Aurora, CO

$37-54/hour

Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center
  • Aurora, CO

$37-54/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Worcester, MA

$78K-100K/year

Posted 2 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Worcester, MA

$78K-100K/year

Posted 5 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Chicopee, MA

$78K-100K/year

Posted 9 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Newington, CT

$78K-100K/year

Posted 9 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Springfield, MA

$78K-100K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Westfield, MA

$78K-100K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Elara Caring
  • Meriden, CT

$78K-100K/year

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

  • Elara Caring
  • Mentor, OH

$78K-100K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
  • North Charleston, SC

$43-47/hour

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

  • HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
  • Charleston, SC

$43-47/hour

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Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$50.79/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse is $50.79 per hour. This is 5% higher than the nursing US average of $48.38.

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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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 Research Psychiatric Center (14 jobs), The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (11 jobs), and Pinewood Springs (9 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, August 13th 2026, Vivian has 74 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, August 13th 2026, Vivian has 1,351 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,991 per hour on average, and up to $3,567 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?

Behavioral health nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHN-BC) or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), among others.

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