How much do travel Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, July 9th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse is $1,994, but can pay up to $3,693 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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RN Case Manager – Behavioral Health

Juneau, Alaska
SEARHC Vintage Park, Juneau, AK
Coast Medical Service and 8 others

UP TO $3,693/wk

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Adult Behavioral Health Detox RN

Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Medical Center
Patterns Hiring and 9 others

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Medical Center
Patterns Hiring and 17 others

UP TO $2,650/wk

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Behavioral Health RN

Kealakekua, Hawaii
Kona Community Hospital
Patterns Hiring and 15 others

UP TO $2,592/wk

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Psychiatric RN - General Psych & Dual Diagnosis

Cleveland Heights, Ohio
MetroHealth Cleveland Heights Medical Center
Daisy Medical Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $2,574/wk

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View job details for Inpatient Behavioral Health RN

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Inpatient Behavioral Health RN

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Daisy Medical Staffing and 19 others

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Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Inpatient

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Staffmax Healthcare and 26 others

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Psychiatric Unit RN

Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Ministry Saint Mary's Hospital
Host Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,418/wk

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Syracuse, New York
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Access Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,411/wk

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Salisbury, North Carolina
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Accurate Healthcare Staffing and 4 others

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Adult Psychiatric RN

Lewiston, Maine
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
TravSource and 18 others

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Behavioral Health RN – Adolescent Neuropsych Unit

Baltimore, Maryland
Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital
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Behavioral Health RN

East St. Louis, Illinois
Touchette Regional Hospital
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UP TO $2,302/wk

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RN - Child and Adolescent Psychiatric

New York, New York
Mount Sinai Morningside
Host Healthcare and 3 others

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Psychiatric RN

Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 14 others

UP TO $2,249/wk

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center
Access Healthcare

UP TO $2,171/wk

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Psychiatric RN - Correctional Facility

Soledad, California
Salinas Valley State Prison Psychiatric Program
Catalytic Solutions

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Dover, New Jersey
Saint Clare's Hospital - Dover
American Consultants and 9 others

UP TO $2,155/wk

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Dover, New Jersey
Saint Clare's Hospital - Dover
American Consultants and 10 others

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Pediatric Behavioral Health RN

Kansas City, Missouri
Crittenton Children's Center
Meda Health and 16 others

UP TO $2,134/wk

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Travel Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,136/week

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $2,136 per week. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $2,178.

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Based on 1,113 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 (67), Host Healthcare (52), and TNAA TotalMed RN (43).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 72 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $59 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 Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 48 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $45 per hour on average, and up to $62 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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