Psychiatric and Mental Health Travel Nursing Jobs in Canada

Bring your compassion and expertise in mental health to communities across Canada. As a Psych/MH travel nurse, you’ll support patients in need while gaining experience in diverse care settings—from major urban hospitals to smaller community programs and northern facilities.

Discover rewarding Psychiatric & Mental Health Travel Nursing Jobs in Canada with Select Medical Connections—where your skills make a lasting impact.

Why Choose Travel Nursing in Mental Health?

Meaningful Work, Flexible Lifestyle

Psychiatric and mental health nurses play a critical role in supporting Canada’s growing mental health needs. With rising demand across both urban and rural regions, travel nursing in this specialty offers the chance to make a real difference, while enjoying flexible contracts, new experiences, and excellent compensation.

Ongoing demand for Psych nurses across provinces and territories.

Competitive pay, bonuses, and northern/remote travel incentives.

Expanded scopes of practice and diverse patient populations.
Opportunities to work in both large teaching hospitals and small, high-impact facilities

In-Demand Specialties & Clinical Settings

Mental Health remains one of the most in-demand nursing specialties in Canada, especially in urban communities where the population is dense:

Emergency psychiatric services / psych ER
Community mental health teams
Detox and addictions centres
Forensic psychiatric units and correctional health
Outreach and mobile mental health programs

Inpatient Psychiatry
Opportunities in tertiary care centres, community hospitals, and rural outreach facilities

Facilities hiring travel mental health nurses include:

Provincial psychiatric hospitals and tertiary centres
Regional health authorities across BC, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia
Rural and remote locations experiencing chronic staff shortages

Mental Health remains one of the most in-demand nursing specialties in Canada, especially in urban communities where the population is dense:

Emergency psychiatric services / psych ER
Community mental health teams
Detox and addictions centres
Forensic psychiatric units and correctional health
Outreach and mobile mental health programs

Inpatient Psychiatry
Opportunities in tertiary care centres, community hospitals, and rural outreach facilities

Facilities hiring travel mental health nurses include:

Provincial psychiatric hospitals and tertiary centres
Regional health authorities across BC, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia
Rural and remote locations experiencing chronic staff shortages

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How to Practice as a Mental Health Travel Nurse in Canada

To work as a travel psychiatric nurse in Canada, you must:

Hold an active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) (where applicable)
Be in good standing with the nursing regulatory body of the province you’ll be working in
Some regions may prefer or require experience in mental health or crisis stabilization

Our most popular location for Mental Health Nursing is in BC.

To work as a travel psychiatric nurse in Canada, you must:

Hold an active license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) (where applicable)
Be in good standing with the nursing regulatory body of the province you’ll be working in
Some regions may prefer or require experience in mental health or crisis stabilization

Our most popular location for Mental Health Nursing is in BC.

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Required Certifications & Experience

Mental Health Nursing Qualifications

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience: 2-3 years in a Mental Health setting preferred.

Skills Checklists:

Medical Skills Checklist
Psychiatry Skills Checklist
Long-Term Care Checklist

These help us match your experience with the right role

Lifestyle & Culture of a Mental Health Travel Nurse

Working as a mental health travel nurse allows you to:

Choose contracts based on location, shift type, or setting
Travel across provinces while gaining new clinical experience
Take breaks between contracts to recharge and focus on self-care
Build resilience and deepen your skills in trauma-informed care and therapeutic communication

Whether you're drawn to quiet lakeside towns, vibrant urban centres, or northern adventures, you’ll find meaningful work—and space to grow personally and professionally.

Working as a mental health travel nurse allows you to:

Choose contracts based on location, shift type, or setting
Travel across provinces while gaining new clinical experience
Take breaks between contracts to recharge and focus on self-care
Build resilience and deepen your skills in trauma-informed care and therapeutic communication

Whether you're drawn to quiet lakeside towns, vibrant urban centres, or northern adventures, you’ll find meaningful work—and space to grow personally and professionally.

Working as a mental health travel nurse allows you to:

Choose contracts based on location, shift type, or setting
Travel across provinces while gaining new clinical experience
Take breaks between contracts to recharge and focus on self-care
Build resilience and deepen your skills in trauma-informed care and therapeutic communication

Whether you're drawn to quiet lakeside towns, vibrant urban centres, or northern adventures, you’ll find meaningful work—and space to grow personally and professionally.

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Why Choose Select Medical Connections?

Why Choose Select Medical?

We specialize in connecting Mental Health nurses with flexible, rewarding contracts across Canada. Whether you're looking for urban intensity or rural autonomy, Select Medical Connections supports you with:

Benefits and Comprehensive Insurance: You receive extended benefits and insurance from day 1 of your contract (Minimum contract length: 8 weeks).
Pay Day Friday - That's right - Select Medical has paid every Friday for the last 884 Fridays, and going strong.
Personalized Job Matching – We find contracts that suit your specialty and lifestyle.
Credentialing & Licensing Assistance – Support with licensing requirements.
Competitive Pay & Perks – Earn top wages (including a tax-free per diem), rental cars, and free travel and housing!
24/7 Emergency Hotline - Available for all after-hours needs!

Benefits and Comprehensive Insurance: You receive extended benefits and insurance from day 1 of your contract (Minimum contract length: 8 weeks).
Pay Day Friday - That's right - Select Medical has paid every Friday for over 20 years!
Personalized Job Matching – We find contracts that suit your specialty and lifestyle.
Credentialing & Licensing Assistance – Support with licensing requirements.
Competitive Pay & Perks – Earn top wages (including a tax-free per diem), rental cars, and free travel and housing!
24/7 Emergency Hotline - Available for all after-hours needs!

Benefits and Comprehensive Insurance: You receive extended benefits and insurance from day 1 of your contract (Minimum contract length: 8 weeks).
Pay Day Friday - That's right - Select Medical has paid every Friday for over 20 years!
Personalized Job Matching – We find contracts that suit your specialty and lifestyle.
Credentialing & Licensing Assistance – Support with licensing requirements.
Competitive Pay & Perks – Earn top wages (including a tax-free per diem), rental cars, and free travel and housing!
24/7 Emergency Hotline - Available for all after-hours needs!

Getting Started

How to Land a Mental Health Travel Nursing Contract in Canada with Select Medical Connections

1) Apply Online – Submit your application with Select Medical Connections through our online portal.

2) Chat with a Recruiter – Discuss your experience, preferences, and availability with your dedicated recruiter.

3) Explore Opportunities – Once your recruiter has analyzed your profile, it’s time to consider your options! Find the best contracts in Canada, from urban hospitals to remote assignments.

1) Apply Online – Submit your application with Select Medical Connections through our online portal.

2) Chat with a Recruiter – Discuss your experience, preferences, and availability with your dedicated recruiter.

3) Explore Opportunities – Once your recruiter has analyzed your profile, it’s time to consider your options! Find the best contracts in BC, from urban hospitals to remote assignments.

Start Your Mental Health Travel Nursing
Adventure Today!

Discover rewarding clinical opportunities, generous pay, and adventurous opportunities as a Mental Health travel nurse.

Apply Now

Start Your Mental Health Travel Nursing
Adventure Today!

Discover rewarding clinical opportunities, generous pay, and adventurous opportunities as a Mental Health travel nurse.

Apply Now