How much do staff Behavioral Health Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, January 3rd 2026, the average hourly Behavioral Health Nurse salary in California is $44 per hour but can pay up to $54 per hour.

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse, Community-Based Developmental Disabilities

Staff Position

Registered Nurse, Community-Based Developmental Disabilities

Sevita
Long Beach, CA

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Psychiatric Home Health RN

AccentCare, Inc.
Hayward, CA

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Behavioral Health RN

AccentCare, Inc.
Culver City, CA

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Travel Contract

Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse

Manchester, CT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

$4,406/week

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager, Behavioral Health

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager, Behavioral Health

Everett, MA
Advantage Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,600/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Administrative Nurse Coordinator

Travel Contract

Administrative Nurse Coordinator

Brooklyn, NY
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Retention Bonus

$3,461/week

Days

5x8

Retention Bonus

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Posted 9 days ago

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View job details for Registered Nurse – Adult Forensic Psychiatric Intensive Unit

Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Adult Forensic Psychiatric Intensive Unit

Brattleboro, VT
Bestica
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,300/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Plastic Surgery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Plastic Surgery

New York, NY
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

New York, NY
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

New York, NY
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Dermatology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Dermatology

New York, NY
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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California Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$80.24/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in California is $80.24 per hour. This is 48% higher than the US average of $41.91.

Last updated on September 3, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, January 3rd 2026, Vivian has 9 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,280 per hour on average, and up to $2,667 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.

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