Travel Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
- 1,460 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Behavioral Health RN
- Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 6 others
UP TO $2,635/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- San Leandro, California
- John George Psychiatric Pavilion
- Focus Staff and 5 others
UP TO $2,440/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Scottsbluff, Nebraska
- Regional West Medical Center
- Learnbeyond Healthcare and 22 others
UP TO $2,439/wk
Psychiatric RN
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Daisy Medical Staffing and 19 others
UP TO $2,436/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- San Leandro, California
- John George Psychiatric Pavilion
- Prime Staffing
UP TO $2,436/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 9 others
UP TO $2,418/wk
Pediatric Psychiatric RN
- Salem, Massachusetts
- NSMC Salem Hospital
- ADN Healthcare
UP TO $2,376/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Genie Healthcare
UP TO $2,335/wk
Psych ED RN
- Lewiston, Maine
- Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
- TriOptus
UP TO $2,326/wk
Psychiatric Geriatric RN
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Niktor and 2 others
UP TO $2,268/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- San Leandro, California
- John George Psychiatric Pavilion
- TotalMed RN
UP TO $2,242/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 8 others
UP TO $2,229/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 13 others
UP TO $2,371/wk
Psychiatric RN
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Parkview Behavioral Health Institute
- Host Healthcare and 2 others
UP TO $2,203/wk
Psychiatric Behavioral Health RN
- Franklin, Indiana
- Johnson Memorial Hospital
- VyTalent Solutions and 11 others
UP TO $2,149/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- Memorial Health
- United Staffing Solutions and 18 others
UP TO $2,132/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Lillington, North Carolina
- Central Harnett Hospital
- Access Healthcare and 2 others
UP TO $2,081/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Smithville, Missouri
- Saint Luke's Northland Hospital - Smithville Campus
- TotalMed RN and 1 other
UP TO $2,059/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- Excela Latrobe Hospital
- Focus Staff and 12 others
UP TO $2,077/wk
RN Behavioral Health
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Centra Bh Jb Msa
- Focus Staff and 4 others
UP TO $2,042/wk

Travel Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,154/week
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $2,154 per week. This is 5% lower than the nursing US average of $2,262.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,410 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs
What are the best agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs?
The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs are Supplemental Health Care (91), Host Healthcare (72), and TotalMed RN (72).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 122 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $111 per hour.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 93 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Psychiatric Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's Travel 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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