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Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$43.74/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $43.74 per hour. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $44.72.
Last updated on April 22, 2024. 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 Saint John's Episcopal Hospital (11 jobs), St. John's Riverside Hospital ParkCare Pavilion (9 jobs), and Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (6 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 24th 2024, Vivian has 8 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average and up to $60 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 24th 2024, Vivian has 5 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $64 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 24th 2024, Vivian has 572 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,995 per hour on average, and up to $3,484 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.