Mental Health Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$54-86/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-150K/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, 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) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital
- Framingham, 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
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
- Core Medical-Perm
- Dulles, VA
- 3x12 hrs
$100K-145K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Mental Health
- California City Correctional Facility
- California City, CA
$50-64/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth (Colorado)
- Fort Collins, CO
$37-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth (Colorado)
- Fort Collins, CO
$37-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth (Colorado)
- Aurora, CO
$37-57/hour
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse Supervisor
- Core Medical-Perm
- Miami, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$38-55/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$34-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Behavioral Health
- Nortek Medical Staffing, Inc.
- Columbus, OH
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$85K-90K/year
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Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$35.03/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $35.03 per hour. This is 6% lower than the nursing US average of $37.24.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. 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 Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (21 jobs), Transylvania Regional Hospital (10 jobs), and Barnes-Jewish Hospital (9 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, February 21st 2026, Vivian has 16 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 Saturday, February 21st 2026, Vivian has 29 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $72 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, February 21st 2026, Vivian has 687 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,010 per hour on average, and up to $3,359 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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