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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around Hickory, North Carolina. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Hickory area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Hickory’s Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Dec 1, 2024, the average Psychiatric travel nurse working in Hickory and surrounding areas earned about $1,519 weekly. Today you can find Psych jobs with a salary range between $1,445 to $1,593 per week. The Hickory Psych travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Hickory proper like Frye Regional Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Conover, Valdese and Lincolnton to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for Psych travel jobs in Hickory. The earliest start date in Hickory is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric role at $1,593 per week. The latest start date for an Psych job in Hickory is Feb 17, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric role at $1,593 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Psychiatric travel nurse job in Hickory including 13 weeks.

Hickory is a great location for Psych travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Psychiatric Jobs in or near Hickory

We have 3 Psychiatric jobs in Hickory, NC and 8 Psychiatric jobs in North Carolina, and 71 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Galax, Virginia – 24333
    Distance from Hickory: 68 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
At Twin County Regional Healthcare, we compassionately pursue the health and well-being of our patients, employees and the community through our culture of exceptional service and commitment to quality. Welcome to a place where people care about you and your health. At Twin County Regional Healthcare, we’re the region’s leader in providing quality healthcare services. That’s because we’re so much more than a hospital. We’re an organized healthcare delivery system dedicated to providing healthcare services you need. Opened its doors in 1973 as the region’s source for high quality, affordable healthcare. A 141-bed facility that includes acute care, ambulatory care and emergency services. Duke LifePoint promises to engage with our patients and people, lead quality innovation and advance knowledge to improve health in the communities we serve. Twin County Regional Healthcare offers many areas of specialty care, including: · Cardiac Rehabilitation · Emergency Services · Orthopedic Services · Pain Management · Surgery, etc. Galax, VA Known as the “Old-Time Music Capital of the World” Annual Galax Old Fiddlers Convention, world’s oldest and largest fiddler’s festival. A charming town with unique shops, local restaurants and seasonal farmer’s markets, welcoming escape for visitors. New River Trail State Park, 57-mile liner park passing through 4 counties in Galax.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for Adult unit at 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for Adult unit at 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for Adult unit at 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Hickory: 129 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,596 to $1,759
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for Adolescent Behavioural Health unit. Will be assigned Adult patients as needed per behavioral health dept census. 500 bed teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center for comprehensive medical services. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Lynchburg, Virginia – 24503
    Distance from Hickory: 168 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 12
$1,689 to $1,861
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Milledgeville, Georgia – 31062
    Distance from Hickory: 213 miles
  • 8 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 10
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Ahoskie, North Carolina – 27910
    Distance from Hickory: 246 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,339 to $1,476
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right Psych RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Savannah, Georgia – 31406
    Distance from Hickory: 253 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,557 to $1,716
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Savannah, Georgia – 31406
    Distance from Hickory: 253 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 8
$1,557 to $1,716
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Portsmouth, Virginia – 23707
    Distance from Hickory: 291 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,719 to $1,895
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40205
    Distance from Hickory: 300 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right Psych RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40205
    Distance from Hickory: 300 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Child / Adolescent unit at 260 bed behavioral health facility, one of the largest psychiatric facilities in the nation providing care for children, adolescents and adults. Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where Major League bats are produced. With a booming bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions, and a renowned culinary scene, Louisville is an experience like no other city.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Hickory: 300 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for 300 bed community hospital. Will float between inpatient medical detox and inpatient medical psych units
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Falls Church, Virginia – 22044
    Distance from Hickory: 316 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 115 bed psychiatric hospital
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15213
    Distance from Hickory: 333 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,477 to $1,628
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right Psych RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Hickory: 358 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Hickory: 358 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 17110
    Distance from Hickory: 396 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 17110
    Distance from Hickory: 396 miles
  • 12 E,
  • February 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

Here are some helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in & near Hickory. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the Hickory and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Psychiatric job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Hickory and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Hickory, NC

What are the top paying Psychiatric jobs currently available in or near Hickory?

What types of shifts are most common for Psych travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Hickory and surrounding areas.

How many Psychiatric travel nursing jobs are available in Hickory?

There are currently 3 Psychiatric travel nursing jobs available in Hickory. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,774 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,567 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Psychiatric staff in or near Hickory?

  • UNC Health Blue Ridge – Valdese in Valdese (12.9 miles from Hickory)
  • Geode Health – Mooresville in Mooresville (30.5 miles from Hickory)
  • Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville (30.2 miles from Hickory)
  • McDowell Hospital in Marion (38.9 miles from Hickory)
  • Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory (0.4 miles from Hickory)

How much does an Psychiatric travel nurse make on average in Hickory?

A Psychiatric nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,598 per week.

What is the most common contract for Psychiatric travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Psychiatric job in Hickory is 13.

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory

In Hickory, facilities like UNC Health Blue Ridge – Valdese, Geode Health – Mooresville and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Dougherty Heights (zip code 28608) and Blairmont (zip code 28607) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Hickory’s Psych job opportunities are Conover (7.1 miles), Valdese (12.5 miles) and Lincolnton (18.6 miles). These are near to zip codes: 28601 (0.4 miles), 28690 (12.9 miles) and 28117 (30.5 miles).

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Hickory Hospitals With Psych Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have Psych nurses in Hickory. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling Psych nurse position in or nearby Hickory.

Frye Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 7
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
171 Fairview Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.