Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Nebraska

A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) plays an important role in the mental health industry by providing specialized care to patients with mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression among others. They are responsible for assessing and diagnosing the mental condition of a patient, administering medication and treatments, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Their role also involves providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and teaching patients' families about their loved ones' condition and how to create a supportive home environment.

Before becoming a Psychiatric RN, individuals often have experience in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. To become a Psychiatric RN, one must complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additional specialized training or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing is highly recommended. Important skills required for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of mental health laws and ethics.

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Psychiatric Nurse

  • Common Spirit Health
  • Kearney, NE
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 8 hours ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities $6,000 Sign on bonus As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our...

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse

  • Douglas County, NE
  • NE
  • 6 days ago
  • NE
  • 6 days ago

Implement psychiatric nursing processes and protocols, including carrying out physicians' orders and prescribed medical treatment....

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Registered Nurse- Psych Unit

  • Boys Town National Research Hospital
  • Boys Town, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Boys Town, NE
  • 8 days ago

Provides nursing care to assigned youth by overseeing youth health and wellness, implementing daily nursing care routines including administration of medications, infection control management,...

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Community Psychiatric Nurse

  • Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 10 days ago

Main area Adult Mental Health Community Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options available) Job ref 274-12057-AC Employer...

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Registered Nurse- Psych Unit

  • Boys Town
  • Omaha, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 12 days ago

Provides nursing care to assigned youth by overseeing youth health and wellness, implementing daily nursing care routines including administration of medications, infection control management,...

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Staff RN-Mental Health Float Pool

  • Bryan Health
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago

SUMMARY The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient's priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Nebraska

  • SonderMind
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Nebraska SonderMind Omaha, NE, USA USD 200-200 / hour Posted on May 18, 2026 Apply now Build Your Thriving Psychiatric Practice with Strategic Support Success in...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Geode Health
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 13 days ago

Applicants must be Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified, licensed to practice, and have experience working with adult and/or child and adolescent populations....

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RN Psychiatric - Part Time - Evening or Night Shift $53/hour

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 days ago

Part Time (24 hours per week) | Night or Evening Shifts 13 week contract $53/hour paid weekly If you - or someone in your network - are interested, please call/text ... and ask for Kiara or email...

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Behavioral Health RN

  • ICONMA, LLC
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • 19 days ago
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • 19 days ago

Behavioral Health RN#26-15699 $56.87 - $59.86/hour Scottsbluff, NE All On-site 13 weeks Job Description Night Shift Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Behavioral Health RN for...

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Part time Psych RN $53/hr

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Omaha, NE
  • 20 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 20 days ago

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education,...

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$50/hour Corrections RN - Behavioral Unit Lincoln, NE

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 28 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 28 days ago

The Correctional RN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional...

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Registered Nurse Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)

  • AMN Healthcare Nursing
  • Hastings, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hastings, NE
  • 45+ days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (on call) - Crisis Stabilization and Resource Center

  • Heartland Family Service
  • Papillion, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Papillion, NE
  • 45+ days ago

PREFERED EXPERIENCE Experience in crisis stabilization, emergency psychiatry, or residential behavioral health settings. Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders....

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Community Action Health Center
  • Gering, NE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gering, NE
  • 60+ days ago

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet...

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Demographic Data for Nebraska

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Nebraska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Nebraska offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.0%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Nebraska
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%