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How much do psych per rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for psych per rn in Anderson, SC is $1,881.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,584.62 and $2,173.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Psych Per RN?

A Psych Per RN, or Psychiatric Per Diem Registered Nurse, is a registered nurse who works on a flexible, as-needed basis in psychiatric or mental health settings. They provide care to patients with mental health conditions, including administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and supporting therapeutic interventions. These nurses typically work in hospitals, mental health facilities, or outpatient clinics and may cover shifts during staff shortages or high patient volumes. Their per diem status allows them to choose shifts based on availability and facility needs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Psych Per RN?

To excel as a Psych Per Diem RN, you need a current RN license, a solid understanding of psychiatric nursing principles, and experience in mental health care settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), crisis intervention techniques, and sometimes certifications like BLS or CPI are typically required. Strong communication, patience, emotional resilience, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, compassionate patient care and effective responses to unpredictable mental health scenarios.

What are common challenges faced by Psychiatric Per RN and how are they addressed?

Psychiatric Per Diem Registered Nurses often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to new units, managing unpredictable patient behaviors, and balancing varying shift schedules. Since per diem nurses frequently work in different settings, flexibility and strong communication skills are essential. Effective orientation programs, mentorship, and regular team huddles help per diem RNs integrate smoothly and maintain high standards of patient care. Additionally, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures comprehensive support for both patients and staff.

What is the difference between Psych Per Rn vs Mental Health Nurse?

AspectPsych Per RnMental Health Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, specialized training in psychiatric careRegistered Nurse (RN) license, mental health specialization often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, psychiatric facilities, outpatient clinicsHospitals, community health centers, mental health clinics
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, mental health institutionsHealthcare organizations, mental health services
Common Search/ComparisonPsych Per Rn vs Mental Health Nurse

Both Psych Per Rn and Mental Health Nurse are registered nurses specializing in mental health. They often work in similar environments like hospitals and clinics, providing psychiatric care. The main difference lies in terminology and regional usage; 'Psych Per Rn' is often used in specific states or facilities, while 'Mental Health Nurse' is more common internationally. Both roles require RN licensure and mental health training, making them comparable in credentials and work settings.

Where do psych nurses get paid the most?

Psych nurses tend to earn the highest salaries in regions with a high cost of living and strong healthcare industries, such as metropolitan areas or states with advanced mental health services. Salaries can also vary based on experience, certifications, and work setting, including hospitals, clinics, or private practices.

What cities near Anderson, SC are hiring for Psych Per Rn jobs?

Cities near Anderson, SC with the most Psych Per Rn job openings:

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Infographic showing various Psych Per Rn job openings in Anderson, SC as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,856 per year, or $47 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care, Cardiac Telemetry, PT, Nights

Greenville, SC • On-site

Prisma Health
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Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24 hours per week
Unit Description
Cardiac Telemetry, a 32-bed unit, is responsible for providing comprehensive quality nursing care and telemetry monitoring on a 24-hour basis to patients with cardiovascular conditions. Cardiac Telemetry focuses on the care of heart failure patients, managing inpatient care, as well as arranging care and services post-hospitalization. Nursing care includes continuous EKG monitoring and/or continuous oxygen saturation monitoring via telemetry, and administration of specific intravenous and oral medications which treat cardiac conditions and arrhythmias. Additionally, the unit prepares and sends patients for cardiac interventions, various surgeries, diagnostic tests, and other procedures. RNs provide holistic care to meet the individual physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs of each patient and their family/significant others.
Essential Functions
  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
  • Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools. Completes appropriate forms. Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention. Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of care based on nursing assessment and other data as appropriate. Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately.
  • Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient. Develops the plan in collaboration with the patient and/or family, the provider, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
  • Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of the team.
  • Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge. Validates these with the patient and/or family.
  • Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.
  • Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another including appropriate referrals.
  • Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.
  • Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
  • Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate) and ensures completion of assigned tasks.
  • Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.
  • Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing resources internal and external to the unit. Incorporates cost containment principles into nursing care. Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice.
  • Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.
  • Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care.
  • Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).
  • Based on assessment/reassessment of patient response to interventions, evaluates plan of care for effectiveness, documents progress toward expected outcomes, and revises plan of care as needed. Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members. Discusses outcomes with peers (via shift-to-shift report) and with other healthcare team members.
  • Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement; based upon evaluation, incorporates performance improvement recommendations into the plan of care as appropriate.
  • Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization
  • Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum.
  • Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations and current specific knowledge. Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities. Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education in a timely manner. Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.
  • Ensures that written documentation and oral communication focuses on pertinent information to support meeting patient/family care needs.
  • Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility
  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Experience - One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.

In Lieu Of
  • In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization.
  • In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line.
  • In lieu of Associate degree in nursing, will accept nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  • Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • NA

Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10086422 Cardiac Telemetry
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