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Staff Position

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Evenings

$26+/hour

Evenings
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Staff Position

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Days

$26+/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$26+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$26+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$26+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
View job details for Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Staff Position

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital
  • University Heights, OH

$22-33/hour

Posted 2 days ago
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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Children's Mercy
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 3x12 hrs

$31/hour

3x12
Posted 2 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
  • Worcester, MA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Sign-On Bonus

$17-26/hour

Days
3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$41.40/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse is $41.40 per hour. This is 4% higher than the nursing US average of $39.59.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. 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 Rochester General Hospital (30 jobs), Research Psychiatric Center (16 jobs), and Research Medical Center (13 jobs).

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 7th 2025, Vivian has 18 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average and up to $58 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 7th 2025, Vivian has 47 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $76 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 7th 2025, Vivian has 910 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,095 per hour on average, and up to $4,594 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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