How much do staff Mental Health Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, November 14th 2026, the average hourly Mental Health Nurse salary in California is $45 per hour but can pay up to $54 per hour.

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California Mental Health Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$54-86/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Mental Health

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Mental Health

California City Correctional Facility
California City, CA

$50-64/hour

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Posted 8 days ago

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Staff Position

Behavioral Health RN

AccentCare, Inc.
San Ramon, CA

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Staff Position

Home Health Behavioral Health RN

AccentCare, Inc.
Petaluma, CA

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Nights

$3,384/week

Nights

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Days

$3,384/week

Days

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View job details for Psych RN

Travel Contract

Psych RN

Rochester, NY
Curam Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,234/week

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Brooklyn, NY
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

$3,105/week

5x8

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View job details for Pediatric Infusion RN

Travel Contract

Pediatric Infusion RN

Medford, OR
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$6,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for CVOR RN

Travel Contract

CVOR RN

Medford, OR
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$6,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Medford, OR
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$6,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Manager

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Manager

Fremont, CA
MedSource LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$5,976/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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California Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$77.35/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in California is $77.35 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $52.62.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, November 14th 2026, Vivian has 11 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,283 per hour on average, and up to $2,440 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.

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