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Travel Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary

$2,166/week

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is $2,166 per week. This is 1% lower than the nursing US average of $2,195.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 1,228 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 (68), TotalMed RN (56), and Host Healthcare (43).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 22nd 2026, Vivian has 98 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 per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 22nd 2026, Vivian has 4 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average and up to $59 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 22nd 2026, Vivian has 57 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $85 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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