Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$62-95/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) - Manager, Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$92K-150K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Metrowest Medical Center
- Marlborough, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Metrowest Medical Center
- Marlborough, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- MetroWest Medical Center - Leonard Morse Hospital
- Natick, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-70/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Core Medical-Perm
- La Place, LA
- 5x8 hrs
$120K-140K/year
Director of Behavioral Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$110K-130K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Psychiatric
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$78K-115K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Elara Caring
- New Haven, CT
$38-48/hour
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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$41.11/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $41.11 per hour. This is 6% higher than the nursing US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 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 (30 jobs), Dominion Hospital (15 jobs), and Research Medical Center (15 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, December 4th 2025, Vivian has 18 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 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 Thursday, December 4th 2025, Vivian has 61 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $66 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, December 4th 2025, Vivian has 1,006 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,122 per hour on average, and up to $6,656 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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