Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
- 200 open jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- RWJ Barnabas
- Somerville, NJ
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Saint John's Episcopal Hospital
- Far Rockaway, NY
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- State of New York
- Kings, NY
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- Telecare Corp
- Olympia, WA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- Telecare Corp
- Mccleary, WA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Yale-New Haven Health
- Greenwich, CT
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Diamond Healthcare Corporation
- Clinton, MD
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Ascension Health
- Aurora, IL
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- RehabCare
- Fort Worth, TX
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Temple University Hospital
- Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Nuvance Health
- Sharon, CT
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
- Cumberland, MD
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Amedisys Inc
- Ringgold, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- WakeMed Raleigh Campus
- Raleigh, NC
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
- Ithaca, NY
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
- Charlotte, NC
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Lower Keys Medical Center
- Key West, FL
Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
- Carle Health
- Bloomington Normal, IL
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- North Texas State Hospital - Vernon Campus
- Vernon, TX
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Carle Health
- Peoria, IL
Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$42.37/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $42.37 per hour. This is 7% lower than the nursing US average of $45.15.
Last updated on April 28, 2024. 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 Saint John's Episcopal Hospital (11 jobs), St. John's Riverside Hospital ParkCare Pavilion (9 jobs), and Westchester Medical Center (9 jobs).
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, April 29th 2024, Vivian has 7 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average and up to $60 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, April 29th 2024, Vivian has 10 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, April 29th 2024, Vivian has 712 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,975 per hour on average, and up to $3,484 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.