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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, August 25th 2026, the average hourly Behavioral Health Nurse salary in Kentucky is $21 per hour but can pay up to $21 per hour.

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Kentucky Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Mayfield, KY

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Behavioral Health RN

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset, KY

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Behavioral Health RN

Spring View Hospital
Lebanon, KY

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Behavioral Health RN

Lifepoint Behavioral Health
Lebanon, KY

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Travel Contract

RN Behavioral Health

Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,629/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Warm Springs, MT
AB Staffing Solutions
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,486/week

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Nights

$3,384/week

Nights

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Days

$3,384/week

Days

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Travel Contract

Nurse Education Manager

New York City, NY
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$7,718/week

Rotating

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR First Assist

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Travel Nurse RN - CVOR First Assist

Rochester, NY
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Days

$5,900/week

Days

4x12

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Director of Quality & Patient Safety

Hartford, CT
Trinity Health FirstChoice
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,400/week

Days

5x8

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Kentucky Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$42.96/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Kentucky is $42.96 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $49.07.

Last updated on August 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Kentucky Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, August 25th 2026, Vivian has 17 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,956 per hour on average, and up to $2,259 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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