How much do travel Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 9th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse is $2,056, but can pay up to $3,750 per week.

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Q: 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.

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Psych RN

Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital
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Behavioral Health RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Research Psychiatric Center
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Behavioral Health RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Research Psychiatric Center
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Psychiatric RN

Bronx, New York
BronxCare Health System
Host Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,698/wk

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Psychiatric RN - Adult

Bellows Falls, Vermont
Springfield Hospital
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Behavioral Health RN

Harlan, Kentucky
Harlan ARH Hospital
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Behavioral Health RN

Wichita, Kansas
2012-KS Via Christi Hospital
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UP TO $2,612/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Research Psychiatric Center
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UP TO $2,599/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Research Psychiatric Center
Focus Staff and 17 others

UP TO $2,597/wk

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Emergency Psych RN

Lewiston, Maine
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Lamb Staffing and 20 others

UP TO $2,583/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

Holyoke, Massachusetts
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Host Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,634/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

San Leandro, California
John George Psychiatric Pavilion
Prime Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,436/wk

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Adolescent Psychiatric Addiction RN

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Valley View Hospital
LanceSoft and 6 others

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Adult Psych RN

Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital
TotalMed RN and 14 others

UP TO $2,409/wk

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RN - Clinical Resource Unit Float Pool

Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave
Aequor Healthcare and 14 others

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Behavioral Health RN

Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Harding Hospital
Host Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,390/wk

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Psych RN

Council Bluffs, Iowa
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Host Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,383/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

San Leandro, California
John George Psychiatric Pavilion
Focus Staff and 3 others

UP TO $2,378/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

San Leandro, California
John George Psychiatric Pavilion
Focus Staff and 2 others

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Adult Psych RN

Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital
TotalMed RN and 15 others

UP TO $2,356/wk

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Travel Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,106/week

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $2,106 per week. This is 5% lower than the nursing US average of $2,207.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 1,467 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Travel Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs are Supplemental Health Care (80), AMN Healthcare Nursing (76), and TotalMed RN (56).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 9th 2026, Vivian has 155 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $121 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 9th 2026, Vivian has 75 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Mental Health Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel 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.

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