Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
- Dominion Hospital
- Falls Church, VA
- Nights
$41+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- Dominion Hospital
- Falls Church, VA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$38+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Dominion Hospital
- Falls Church, VA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$38+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Dominion Hospital
- Falls Church, VA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$38+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- Dominion Hospital
- Falls Church, VA
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$38+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Behavioral Health
- Chippenham Hospital
- Richmond, VA
- Evenings
- Sign-On Bonus
$37+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center
- Aurora, CO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$37+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$54-86/hour
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Core Medical-Perm
- Rock Hill, SC
- 5x8 hrs
$135K-170K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Correctional Mental Health
- California City Correctional Facility
- California City, CA
$50-64/hour
Director of Behavioral Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$110K-130K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Mountain Crest Behavioral Healthcare Center
- Fort Collins, CO
$37-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
$37-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Behavioral Health
- Behavioral Health Psychiatric Wellness Svcs Boise
- Boise, ID
- 3x12 hrs
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Medical Psych Canyon View Hospital
- Twin Falls, ID
- 3x12 hrs
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Behavioral Health WR
- Hailey, ID
- 3x12 hrs
$35-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- New Britain, CT
- 5x8 hrs
$84K-103K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- New Britain, CT
- 4x8 hrs
$84K-103K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Behavioral Health
- Children's Mercy
- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- Grand Rapids, MI
- 5x8 hrs, Rotating
$61K-86K/year
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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$36.95/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $36.95 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $38.37.
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs
What hospitals currently have the most Psychiatric Nurse job opportunities?
The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Psychiatric Nurse jobs are Research Psychiatric Center (25 jobs), Hartford Hospital (16 jobs), and Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (16 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, December 27th 2025, Vivian has 17 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average and up to $58 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, December 27th 2025, Vivian has 57 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, and up to $72 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, December 27th 2025, Vivian has 1,080 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,083 per hour on average, and up to $3,430 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Psychiatric Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's Psychiatric Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Psychiatric Nurse?
Psychiatric nurses, also called mental health nurses, specialize in caring for patients of all ages who are experiencing mental illness or distress. Psych nurses may treat a variety of mental illnesses or focus on specific age groups or disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, dementia, substance abuse, or eating disorders. They’re experts in crisis intervention and work closely with their patients to help them manage their mental illnesses and live fulfilling lives.
Which certifications are best for psychiatric nurses?
Some healthcare employers may prefer psychiatric nurse job candidates with Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC), Verbal Intervention (CPI-VI), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI-NCI) or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training (CPI-NCI Advanced), and some may even require specific professional certifications.
How does having a Verbal Intervention (CPI-VI) increase my value as a Psychiatric nurse job candidate?
Having a Verbal Intervention (CPI-VI) validates your knowledge and skills as a psychiatric nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.
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