Inpatient Positions in Oak Ridge (1)
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- •Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
- •Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
- •Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
- •Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
- •Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training
Why Inpatient?
Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.
Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.
Why Choose Inpatient
Inpatient Careers in Oak Ridge
Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions
Higher Base Pay
Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.
Structured Environment
Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Defined Schedules
Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.
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Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in Oak Ridge: Quick Facts
As of April 2026, there is 1 inpatient PMHNP position available in Oak Ridge, TN. The average salary for these positions is $115K per year, which is approximately $128K when adjusted for Oak Ridge's cost of living index (90). Oak Ridge has a population of 31,402 and is designated as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), indicating high demand for psychiatric providers. Tennessee is a restricted practice authority state for nurse practitioners. The typical salary range for inpatient roles is $140K-200K.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data. Updated April 2026.
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