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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, January 7th 2026, the average hourly Psychiatric Nurse salary in New York is $32 per hour but can pay up to $38 per hour.

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New York Psychiatric Nurse Jobs

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Staff Position

Behavioral Health RN

VNS Health
New York, NY

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Staff Position

Emergency Department Behavioral Health RN

Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse - Crisis Intervention Unit

Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, NY

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager, Behavioral Health

Everett, MA
Advantage Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,600/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Brattleboro, VT
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Days

$3,274/week

Days

4x12

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Staunton, VA
GQR Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,014/week

Nights

4x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

St. Louis, MO
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$2,912/week

Days

Nights

3x12

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

New York City, NY
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$9,906/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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New York Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$67.69/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in New York is $67.69 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $42.23.

Last updated on January 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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New York Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, January 7th 2026, Vivian has 5 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, January 7th 2026, Vivian has 67 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,104 per hour on average, and up to $2,850 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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