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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, December 6th 2025, the average hourly Psychiatric Nurse salary in Kentucky is $21 per hour but can pay up to $21 per hour.

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Kentucky Psychiatric Nurse Jobs

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Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Mayfield, KY

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Behavioral Health RN

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset, KY

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Core Medical-Perm
Rock Hill, SC
5x8 hrs

$135K-170K/year

5x8

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric

Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
Worcester, MA
3x12 hrs, Days

$62-95/hour

Days

3x12

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Core Medical-Perm
La Place, LA
5x8 hrs

$120K-140K/year

5x8

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Nurse Resident

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Nurse Resident

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$98-127/hour

Days

5x8

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Nurse Resident

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$92-120/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs
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$83-133/hour

3x12

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Kentucky Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$31.16/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $31.16 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $40.56.

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Kentucky Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, December 6th 2025, Vivian has 8 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,967 per hour on average, and up to $2,260 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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