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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs

$31+/hour

3x12
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs

$31+/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs

$31+/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Salisbury, MD
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$33-53/hour

Nights
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Charge Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$34-49/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$29-47/hour

Nights
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
  • Sullivan, MO

$30-47/hour

Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$30-47/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$30-47/hour

Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$30-47/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$30-47/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$30-47/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
  • Sullivan, MO

$30-47/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Medical Solutions Direct Hire
  • Show Low, AZ
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$31-47/hour

Days
Nights
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

  • Children's Mercy
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Nights

$33-43/hour

Nights
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health

  • DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$31-43/hour

Days
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Centra Healthcare QIA
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5x8 hrs, Rotating

$61K-86K/year

Rotating
5x8
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Behavioral Health

  • Children's Mercy
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Days

$32-40/hour

Days
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Psychiatric
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Psychiatric

  • Nortek Medical Staffing, Inc.
  • Newton, KS
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$70K-83K/year

Days
5x8
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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$35.03/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $35.03 per hour. This is 6% lower than the nursing US average of $37.24.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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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 Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus (21 jobs), Transylvania Regional Hospital (10 jobs), and Barnes-Jewish Hospital (9 jobs).

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 18 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 49 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, and up to $77 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 887 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,095 per hour on average, and up to $3,359 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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