Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$2,070/week

The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Virginia is $2,070 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,099.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 46 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,070/week

Virginia

1% lower than the US average.

$2,099/week

United States

Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?

Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,177 per week, followed by Richmond, Virginia ($2,122) and Hopewell, Virginia ($1,979). Hopewell, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,070. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,070 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arlington, Virginia$2,177$2,213
Richmond, Virginia$2,122$2,338
Hopewell, Virginia$1,979$3,070
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,175 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,159) and Ohio ($1,986). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,754. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,070 per week — New Jersey pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Jersey$2,175$2,462
West Virginia$2,159$2,278
Ohio$1,986$2,754
Maryland$1,982$2,257
Pennsylvania$1,976$2,468
Tennessee$1,940$2,144
North Carolina$1,835$2,555
Delaware$1,785$2,156
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Virginia?

GQR Healthcare pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $3,014 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,365) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,288). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,070. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,070 per week — GQR Healthcare pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GQR Healthcare$3,014$3,014
Care Career$2,365$2,365
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,288$3,070
Genie Healthcare$2,230$2,230
PRIDE Health$2,213$2,213
HCS 247$2,209$2,209
Horizon Health$2,136$2,136
Prime Staffing$2,079$2,142
Nightingale Nurses$2,054$2,054
Access Healthcare$2,050$2,050

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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