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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

  • MaineGeneral Medical Center -Alfond Center for Health
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2x12 hrs, Nights

$35-56/hour

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Behavioral Health RN

  • Incredible Health
  • Silver Creek, GA
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Cottonwood Springs
  • Olathe, KS
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Mental Health Older Adult RN

  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center
  • Richardson, TX
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Nurse Manager RN, Behavioral Health

  • Collin Springs
  • McKinney, TX
Posted 1 day ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • TGH Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Tampa, FL
Posted Today
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Beckett Springs
  • West Chester, OH
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Highland Springs
  • Highland Hills, OH
Posted 1 day ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center
  • Clyde, NC
Posted Today
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center
  • Clyde, NC
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Main Campus
  • Johnstown, PA
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
  • White Hall, AR
Posted Today
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
  • White Hall, AR
Posted Today
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Intake & Assessment RN - Behavioral Health

  • Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
  • White Hall, AR
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Twin County Regional Hospital
  • Galax, VA
Posted 6 days ago
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Psych RN

  • Wilson Medical Center
  • Wilson, NC
Posted 2 days ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Incredible Health
  • Rome, GA
Posted 7 days ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas
  • Winchester, TN
Posted 9 days ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital
  • Youngstown, OH
Posted 8 days ago
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Behavioral Health RN

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
  • Russellville, AR
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Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$49.26/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse is $49.26 per hour. This is 1% higher than the nursing US average of $48.90.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, September 27th 2026, Vivian has 69 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $67 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, September 27th 2026, Vivian has 1,046 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,083 per hour on average, and up to $4,385 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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