Mental Health Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$62-95/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$130K-160K/year
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- West Palm Beach, FL
- 5x8 hrs
$150K-155K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$44-73/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
$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, Nights
- 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, Nights
$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
- Yakima - Selah
- Selah, WA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Bridges and Two Rivers Landing
- Yakima, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- New Baltimore, MI
- 5x8 hrs
$110K-125K/year
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Psychiatric
- Midwest Regional Reception Center
- Leavenworth, KS
$41-53/hour
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Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$51.15/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $51.15 per hour. This is 7% higher than the nursing US average of $47.57.
Last updated on May 20, 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 (39 jobs), Transylvania Regional Hospital (20 jobs), and Research Psychiatric Center (11 jobs).
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, May 22nd 2026, Vivian has 40 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $98 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, May 22nd 2026, Vivian has 727 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,966 per hour on average, and up to $4,469 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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