Mental Health Nurse Jobs
- 120 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$62-95/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$54-86/hour
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Core Medical-Perm
- Rock Hill, SC
- 5x8 hrs
$135K-170K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Mental Health
- California City Correctional Facility
- California City, CA
$50-64/hour
Director of Behavioral Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$110K-130K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- New Britain, CT
- 5x8 hrs
$84K-103K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- New Britain, CT
- 4x8 hrs
$84K-103K/year
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Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$41.02/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $41.02 per hour. This is 4% higher than the nursing US average of $39.46.
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs
What hospitals currently have the most Mental Health Nurse job opportunities?
The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Mental Health Nurse jobs are Rochester General Hospital (56 jobs), MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital (16 jobs), and Hartford Hospital (14 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, December 23rd 2025, Vivian has 18 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average and up to $58 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, December 23rd 2025, Vivian has 48 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $78 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, December 23rd 2025, Vivian has 927 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,107 per hour on average, and up to $3,430 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Mental Health Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's Mental Health Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Mental Health Nurse?
Mental health nurses, also called psychiatric mental health (PMH) nurses, are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients of all ages with mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral disorders. They work closely with their patients, forming strong therapeutic relationships and striving to help them manage their mental illnesses and improve their quality of life. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, PMH nursing is the fastest growing non-physician specialty in healthcare.
What certifications are commonly held by mental health nurses?
Mental health nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI-CPI), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training (NCI-Advanced-CPI), Verbal Intervention (VI-CPI) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Board Certified (PMH-BC), among others.
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