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Travel Contract

Psychiatric RN

  • Manchester, CT
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Evenings
  • Referral Bonus

$1,896/week

Evenings
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

  • Louisburg, NC
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,896/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Big Spring, TX
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,896/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted Today
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rochester, NY
  • White Glove Placement
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$1,894/week

Days
Evenings
Nights
Rotating
Posted Today
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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Athens, TN
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,894/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health Inpatient RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Inpatient RN

  • Batavia, OH
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,890/week

3x12
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Batavia, OH
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,890/week

Nights
3x12
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Batavia, OH
  • GHR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,890/week

3x12
View job details for Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • North Dartmouth, MA
  • GHR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,890/week

3x12
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Kansas City, MO
  • GHR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,890/week

3x12
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Solomon Page
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,886/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • St. Louis, MO
  • GLC On-The-Go
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,884/week

3x12
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Olathe, KS
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,882/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rhinelander, WI
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,882/week

Nights
3x12
 Verified
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Olathe, KS
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,881/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Amsterdam, NY
  • VyTalent Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,881/week

3x12
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rochester, NY
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$1,879/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

  • Rochester, NY
  • TRS Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating

$1,879/week

Rotating
3x12
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Anders Group
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,878/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Anders Group
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$1,878/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,099/week

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $2,099 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,185.

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on 1,562 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 (56), Host Healthcare (49), and TNAA TotalMed RN (46).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, August 25th 2026, Vivian has 52 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 Tuesday, August 25th 2026, Vivian has 49 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $66 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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