Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,105/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in District of Columbia is $2,105 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,157.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$2,105/week
District of Columbia
2% lower than the US average.
$2,157/week
United States
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $2,105 per week. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,242. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,105 per week, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $2,105 | $2,242 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,392 per week, followed by New York ($2,307) and New Jersey ($2,251). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,834. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,105 per week — Connecticut pays 14% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $2,392 | $2,950 |
| New York | $2,307 | $3,834 |
| New Jersey | $2,251 | $2,401 |
| Maryland | $2,062 | $2,432 |
| Ohio | $1,954 | $2,599 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,941 | $2,200 |
| Virginia | $1,911 | $2,603 |
| North Carolina | $1,849 | $2,560 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in District of Columbia?
Care Career pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,189 per week, followed by Supplemental Health Care ($2,155) and Genie Healthcare ($2,134). Care Career also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,242. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,105 per week — Care Career pays 4% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,189 | $2,242 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,155 | $2,155 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,134 | $2,134 |
| Meda Health | $2,064 | $2,064 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,055 | $2,055 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,048 | $2,048 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,006 | $2,006 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Washington, DC
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,242/week
Estimated pay packagePsychiatric RN
- Washington, DC
- Supplemental Health Care
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,155/week
Estimated pay packagePsychiatric RN
- Washington, DC
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,136/week
Estimated pay packagePsychiatric RN
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- Genie Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,134/week
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- Washington, DC
- Meda Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,064/week
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