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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, May 25th 2026, the average hourly Behavioral Health Nurse salary in California is $39 per hour but can pay up to $46 per hour.

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California Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs

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Registered Nurse - Community-Based ID/DD Services

Sevita
Bakersfield, CA

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Psychiatric Home Health Nurse

AccentCare, Inc.
San Ramon, CA

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Psychiatric Home Health RN

AccentCare, Inc.
Culver City, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Napa, CA

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Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health

CoreMedical Group Perm
West Palm Beach, FL
5x8 hrs

$150K-155K/year

5x8

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

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$145K-160K/year

Days

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

CoreMedical Group Perm
Tucson, AZ
5x8 hrs

$130K-160K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric

Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
Worcester, MA
3x12 hrs, Days

$62-95/hour

Days

3x12

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

CoreMedical Group Perm
Napa, CA
5x8 hrs

$167K-265K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative

Adventist Health
Kailua, HI

$169K-253K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

UW Health
Madison, WI

$149K-224K/year

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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 35% higher than the US average of $52.33.

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 Monday, May 25th 2026, Vivian has 14 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,545 per hour on average, and up to $3,269 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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