What is the average salary for inpatient PMHNPs?

Inpatient PMHNP salaries typically range from $140,000 to $200,000+ per year. Hospital roles often include night/weekend shift differentials (10-20% extra), sign-on bonuses ($5K-$25K), and full benefits including retirement and tuition reimbursement.

What does an inpatient PMHNP do daily?

Inpatient PMHNPs conduct psychiatric evaluations for new admissions, manage acute medication regimens, perform risk assessments, lead treatment team rounds, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention. Typical caseloads range from 12-20 patients per shift depending on acuity.

Do I need experience for inpatient PMHNP positions?

While many inpatient positions prefer 1-2 years of experience, some hospitals offer fellowship programs and structured orientation for new graduates. Inpatient settings provide excellent training in crisis management, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates career growth.

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care PMHNP positions

Discover 788 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in hospitals and acute care settings

788

Inpatient Positions

$147k

Avg. Salary

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Why Work as an Inpatient PMHNP?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs typically earn $140K-$200K+ annually due to the demanding nature and critical skills required for acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, established protocols, and access to multidisciplinary care teams including psychiatrists and social workers.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer predictable shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours patient calls compared to outpatient settings.

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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Northpoint Recovery

Job Title: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider Reports To: Lead Advanced Practice Provider Location: Northpoint Idaho (Adult inpatient in Meridian, ID) Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST Compensation: $65-90/hour Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officia...

Posted 6 days agoRecent

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Medical Nurse Practitioner for Solomon Fuller Carter Hospital

$61-$70/hr

Tufts Medicine

Westborough, Massachusetts

Full-TimeOn-site

New Direct Apply

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience that’s accessible, empowering and, most of all, human. Tufts Med...

Posted 2 days agoRecent

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Medical Nurse Practitioner for Solomon Fuller Carter Hospital

$61-$70/hr

Tufts Medicine

Solomon Carter Fuller

Full-TimeOn-site

New Direct Apply

Posted 2 days agoRecent

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Nurse Practitioner-Specialist

Eisenhower Health

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $73.63 - $111.85 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: E365 Primary Care (North Palm Desert) Job Objective: Provides direct patient care and support to multidisciplinary health team working...

Posted 2 days ago

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Advanced Practice Provider-Pediatric Behavior Health

Intermountain Health

This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (DOPL) or other similar documen...

Posted 2 days ago

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Nurse Practitioner, Family or Adult-Gerontology, (Behavioral Health) Per Diem

$104k-$151k/yr

Boston Medical Center

Brockton Behavioral Health Center - BBHC

Per Diem

Direct Apply

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Family or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner for its inpatient program at its 82-bed behavioral health hospital located in Brockton, MA. BMC Brockton operates as a behavioral health accountable care organization providing cutting edge treatment and stabilization....

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Sutter Health

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of psychiatric patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accoun...

Posted 1 week ago

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Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry- Per Diem-MGH

Mass General Brigham

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community ...

Posted on Mar 17, 2026

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Inpatient Psychiatry APP

$128k-$143k/yr

Denver Health

Main Campus - Pavilion A - 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204

Full-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

We are recruiting for a motivated Inpatient Psychiatry APP to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in...

Posted on Mar 7, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health - Rural Health Clinic

Sutter Health

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MHLB-Memorial Hospital Los Banos Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for th...

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

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Salary Insights

$147k

Average annual salary

Based on inpatient PMHNP positions with salary data. Hospital roles often include benefits, shift differentials, and sign-on bonuses.

Inpatient Tips

•Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
•Build strong rapport with multidisciplinary teams
•Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
•Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
•Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training

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Common Settings

Inpatient PMHNPs work in psychiatric hospitals, medical center psych units, crisis stabilization units, state psychiatric facilities, and residential treatment centers. Each setting has unique patient populations and treatment approaches.

Typical Responsibilities

Inpatient PMHNPs perform psychiatric evaluations, manage medication regimens for acute conditions, conduct risk assessments, collaborate with treatment teams, and develop discharge plans. Caseloads typically range from 12-20 patients.

Schedule & Lifestyle

Many inpatient positions offer shift-based schedules like 7-on/7-off or 4x10s. Night and weekend shifts often come with significant pay differentials. Unlike outpatient, there are no after-hours patient calls — when your shift ends, you're off.

Career Growth

Inpatient experience is highly valued and opens doors to leadership roles, medical director positions, and consultation-liaison psychiatry. It also provides excellent training for crisis work and complex psychopharmacology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 788 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.