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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Hampstead, NH
  • Access Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$2,880/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

  • Newton, MA
  • Trustaff
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,861/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,849/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Lakewood, WA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,840/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Newton Center, MA
  • PRIDE Health
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,830/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Home Hospital RN

  • Newton, MA
  • Host Healthcare
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,826/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Bangor, ME
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,824/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Inpatient Psychiatric RN
Travel Contract

Inpatient Psychiatric RN

  • Holyoke, MA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,820/week

Nights
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Somerville, MA
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

$2,810/week

Days
Evenings
Nights
5x8
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rochester, NY
  • Consolidated Medical Travel
  • 4x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,800/week

Rotating
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rochester, NY
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating

$2,790/week

Days
Evenings
Nights
Rotating
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Westborough, MA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$2,783/week

Days
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

  • Saint Helena, CA
  • Trustaff
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,770/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

  • Bismarck, ND
  • Sanford Health - Solutions by Sanford
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,758/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Elmira, NY
  • First Connect Health
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,736/week

Nights
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rochester, NY
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating

$2,732/week

Days
Evenings
Nights
Rotating
Posted 7 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Rochester, NY
  • Solomon Page
  • 4x12 hrs, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,726/week

Rotating
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Wichita, KS
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,720/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Psychiatric
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Psychiatric

  • Holyoke, MA
  • ProKatchers
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$2,720/week

Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Psychiatric

  • Holyoke, MA
  • ProKatchers
  • 5x8 hrs, Evenings

$2,720/week

Evenings
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,084/week

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $2,084 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,168.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 1,552 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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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 (62), Nationwide Therapy Group (57), and GLC On-The-Go (44).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, December 5th 2025, Vivian has 125 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $95 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, December 5th 2025, Vivian has 18 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average and up to $58 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, December 5th 2025, Vivian has 52 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $76 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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