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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, February 21st 2026, the average hourly Mental Health Nurse salary in Kansas City is $33 per hour but can pay up to $33 per hour.

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Saint Joseph, MO
Zack Group
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,371/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

Kansas City, MO
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,230/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 9 days ago

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,961/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,961/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

Verified

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Travel Contract

Interim Behavioral Health Nursing Operations Director

Raleigh, NC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,359/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Float Registered Nurse

Coeur d'Alene, ID
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,356/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Staunton, VA
GQR Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Evenings

$3,014/week

Evenings

4x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Staunton, VA
GQR Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,014/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

California, CA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$10K/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Transplant

California, CA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$10K/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

New York, NY
Triage Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$7,914/week

Nights

4x12

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Travel Contract

Pediatric RN

New York, NY
Triage Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$7,914/week

Nights

4x12

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Kansas City, MO Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$34.47/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $34.47 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Missouri average of $34.78.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Kansas City, MO Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, February 21st 2026, Vivian has 5 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,096 per hour on average, and up to $2,230 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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