Travel Psychiatric Nurse Jobs
- 1,460 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
RN - Behavioral Health
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Centra Bh Jb Msa
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 6 others
UP TO $2,236/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Brook Lane
- Focus Staff and 11 others
UP TO $2,117/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Marshall, Michigan
- Oaklawn Hospital
- Focus Staff and 8 others
UP TO $2,016/wk
Psychiatry RN
- Moberly, Missouri
- Moberly Regional Medical Center
- Avani Healthcare Staffing and 10 others
UP TO $2,009/wk
Psychiatric RN
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- CHI Saint Alexius Health
- Host Healthcare and 4 others
UP TO $2,005/wk
Psychiatric RN
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- CHI Saint Alexius Health
- Host Healthcare and 4 others
UP TO $2,005/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Centra Bh Jb Msa
- TRS Healthcare
UP TO $1,988/wk
Psychiatry RN
- Moberly, Missouri
- Moberly Regional Medical Center
- TalentBurst, Inc and 5 others
UP TO $2,095/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Waynesville, Missouri
- Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri
- Assured Nursing and 1 other
UP TO $1,987/wk
Psychiatric RN
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- Memorial Health
- Learnbeyond Healthcare and 1 other
UP TO $1,972/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Highland Hills, Ohio
- Highland Springs
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 12 others
UP TO $2,143/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Louisville, Tennessee
- Covenant Health Peninsula Hospital
- GLC On-The-Go
UP TO $1,968/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- Southwestern Behavioral Health Center
- Bestica
UP TO $1,951/wk
Behavioral Health Urgent Care RN
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Guilford County Behavioral Health Center
- SambaTraveler and 19 others
UP TO $1,950/wk
Behavioral Health Urgent Care RN
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Guilford County Behavioral Health Center
- SambaTraveler and 15 others
UP TO $1,950/wk
Geriatric Psychiatric RN
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 12 others
UP TO $1,948/wk
Psychiatric RN
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Host Healthcare and 3 others
UP TO $1,933/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Pinehurst, North Carolina
- FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
- Focus Staff and 4 others
UP TO $1,921/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Cushing, Oklahoma
- Hillcrest Hospital - Cushing
- SambaTraveler and 14 others
UP TO $2,223/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Louisburg, North Carolina
- Maria Parham Franklin
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 13 others
UP TO $1,966/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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