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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Psychiatric

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Saint Louis, MO

$92K-150K/year

Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN

$43-70/hour

Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • UW Health
  • MADISON, WI

$40-59/hour

Posted 7 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days

$41-57/hour

Days
Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days

$41-57/hour

Days
Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • Days

$38-53/hour

Days
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • The Medical Center of Aurora
  • Aurora, CO
  • Days

$40-53/hour

Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Nights
  • Sign-On Bonus

$38-52/hour

Nights
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days
  • Sign-On Bonus

$38-52/hour

Days
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days
  • Sign-On Bonus

$38-52/hour

Days
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

  • Dominion Hospital
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Nights
  • Sign-On Bonus

$38-52/hour

Nights
Sign-On Bonus
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
  • 5x8 hrs

$88K-105K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Chisago City, MN
  • 5x8 hrs

$88K-105K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Marysville, PA
  • 5x8 hrs

$87K-100K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Behavioral Health

  • Elara Caring
  • Brockton, MA

$78K-100K/year

Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

  • Elara Caring
  • Bloomfield, CT

$78K-100K/year

Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

  • Elara Caring
  • Danbury, CT

$78K-100K/year

Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

  • Elara Caring
  • Worcester, MA

$78K-100K/year

Posted 8 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Buford, GA
  • 5x8 hrs

$90K-95K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Behavioral Health

  • AccentCare
  • Reading, PA
  • 5x8 hrs

$85K-95K/year

5x8
Above Average Pay
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Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$40.68/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse is $40.68 per hour. This is 8% lower than the nursing US average of $43.81.

Last updated on May 29, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Behavioral Health Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Behavioral Health Nurse jobs are Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (7 jobs), Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (7 jobs), and Dominion Hospital (6 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 31st 2025, Vivian has 36 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $84 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 31st 2025, Vivian has 914 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $1,992 per hour on average, and up to $3,920 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Behavioral Health Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Behavioral Health Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a Behavioral Health Nurse?

Behavioral health nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients with psychological and behavioral disorders. The terms behavioral health and mental health are often used interchangeably and the duties, patient populations, and work settings of a behavioral health nurse frequently overlap with those of a mental health or psychiatric nurse. Although it can be a stressful career path, behavioral health nursing can be very rewarding for those wanting to help patients suffering from mental illness and seeking an in-demand specialty with numerous opportunities.

What certifications are commonly held by behavioral health nurses?

Behavioral health nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMHN-BC) or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), among others.

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