How much do staff Psychiatric Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, October 13th 2026, the average hourly Psychiatric Nurse salary in California is $68 per hour but can pay up to $76 per hour.

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$76-121/hour

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Director Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$69-110/hour

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

Staff Position

Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Community Behavioral Health Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$75-97/hour

Days

5x8

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$54-86/hour

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Travel Contract

Director, Nursing, Behavioral Health

Brooklyn, NY
One Brooklyn Health System
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,942/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Nurse Supervisor RN - Psychiatry

Travel Contract

Nurse Supervisor RN - Psychiatry

New York, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,834/week

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient Nurse Supervisor

Travel Contract

Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient Nurse Supervisor

Harlem, NY
ProMed Staffing Resources A
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,750/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Nights

$3,384/week

Nights

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Rochester, NY
ProKatchers
4x12 hrs, Days

$5,736/week

Days

4x12

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View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

CVOR Registered Nurse

Norfolk, NE
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$5,616/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel
5x8 hrs, Nights

$5,600/week

Nights

5x8

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Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Assistant Director of Nursing

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Assistant Director of Nursing

Boston, MA
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel
5x8 hrs, Nights

$5,600/week

Nights

5x8

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Posted 10 days ago

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$78.92/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in California is $78.92 per hour. This is 33% higher than the US average of $52.58.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, October 13th 2026, Vivian has 14 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,287 per hour on average, and up to $2,480 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.

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