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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, July 2nd 2026, the average hourly Behavioral Health Nurse salary in New York is $35 per hour but can pay up to $70 per hour.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$76-121/hour

3x12

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

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

$145K-160K/year

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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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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Staff Position

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

CoreMedical Group Perm
Westminster, CO
5x8 hrs

$130K-160K/year

5x8

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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 Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$92-120/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$153K-230K/year

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

UW Health
Madison, WI

$149K-224K/year

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New York Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$48.24/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New York is $48.24 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $53.13.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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New York Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 2nd 2026, Vivian has 3 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 2nd 2026, Vivian has 55 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,322 per hour on average, and up to $3,700 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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