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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, the average hourly Mental Health Nurse salary in North Carolina is $23 per hour but can pay up to $23 per hour.

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North Carolina Mental Health Nurse Jobs

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Staff Position

Behavioral Health RN

Haywood Regional Medical Center
Clyde, NC

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Behavioral Health RN

Haywood Regional Medical Center
Clyde, NC

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Psych RN

Wilson Medical Center
Wilson, NC

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager RN

Iowa City, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,834/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

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 Nurse Manager RN

Travel Contract

Psych Nurse Manager RN

Iowa City, IA
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,265/week

Days

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

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

$9,100/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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

$7,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

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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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Medford, OR
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$6,700/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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North Carolina Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$45.65/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in North Carolina is $45.65 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $48.70.

Last updated on August 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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North Carolina Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, Vivian has 2 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $41 per hour on average, and up to $42 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, Vivian has 65 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,761 per hour on average, and up to $2,238 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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