Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$2,016/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Virginia is $2,016 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,103.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$2,016/week
Virginia
4% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,108 per week, followed by Richmond, Virginia ($1,899) and Portsmouth, Virginia ($1,881). Arlington, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,230. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,016 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 5% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, Virginia | $2,108 | $2,230 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $1,899 | $1,899 |
| Portsmouth, Virginia | $1,881 | $2,016 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $1,865 | $1,911 |
How does the pay for Travel Mental Health Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
District of Columbia pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,155 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,125) and New Jersey ($2,118). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,610. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,016 per week — District of Columbia pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $2,155 | $2,155 |
| West Virginia | $2,125 | $2,476 |
| New Jersey | $2,118 | $2,401 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,984 | $2,451 |
| Ohio | $1,980 | $2,610 |
| North Carolina | $1,901 | $2,407 |
| Maryland | $1,894 | $2,120 |
| Delaware | $1,744 | $1,820 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Virginia?
GQR Healthcare pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,450 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,220) and HCS 247 ($2,209). GQR Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,016 per week — GQR Healthcare pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GQR Healthcare | $2,450 | $3,014 |
| Care Career | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| HCS 247 | $2,209 | $2,209 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,203 | $2,230 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,195 | $2,213 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,089 | $2,089 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,079 | $2,142 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,054 | $2,054 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,031 | $2,150 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Arlington, VA
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Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health
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- Horizon Health
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$2,136/week
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- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,071/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Richmond, VA
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,050/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Richmond, VA
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,050/week
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