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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, August 19th 2026, the average hourly Mental Health Nurse salary in Hickory is $38 per hour but can pay up to $38 per hour.

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

Fayetteville, NC
HonorVet Technologies
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,760/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

Fayetteville, NC
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,540/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

Greenville, NC
Supplemental Health Care
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,238/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Louisburg, NC
Vibra Travels
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,957/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Warm Springs, MT
AB Staffing Solutions
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,486/week

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Eureka, CA
Nightingale Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,481/week

Nights

4x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Nights

$3,384/week

Nights

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Days

$3,384/week

Days

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Rochester, NY
Express Healthcare Staffing NY
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$6,060/week

Days

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Director of Quality & Patient Safety

Hartford, CT
Trinity Health FirstChoice
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,400/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Rochester, NY
TalentBurst, Inc
4x12 hrs, Days

$5,384/week

Days

4x12

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Hickory, NC Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$41.40/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Hickory, NC is $41.40 per hour. This is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.

Last updated on August 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Hickory, NC Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, August 19th 2026, Vivian has 19 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,577 per hour on average, and up to $1,940 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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