PMHNP Hiring

Inpatient
PMHNPjobs, hospital & acute care.

PMHNP working in inpatient hospital setting
48+positions
$152kavg salary
8+hospitals

Hospital-based and acute care positions with structured schedules, competitive pay, and multidisciplinary team support.

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Inpatient Positions (48)

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Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Psychiatry Float

Cincinnati Children's

College Hill Campus

$121k-$146k/yrFull-TimeIn-Person

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Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem

Stamford Health

Stamford, Connecticut

$175k/yrPer DiemIn-Person

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Inpatient PMHNP

Altru Health System

Grand Forks, ND

$122k-$165k/yrPart-TimeIn-Person5+ yrs

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Inpatient PMHNP / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Kirkland, Washington | Full Time + Days Only

UHS of Delaware

Kirkland, Washington

$150k-$180k/yrFull-TimeIn-Person

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Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry - Memorial Medical Center - Modesto

Vituity

California

$100/hrPer DiemIn-Person

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Advanced Practice Provider Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient

Intermountain Health

Good Samaritan Hospital

$57-$88/hrContractIn-Person

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Advanced Practice Provider Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient

Intermountain Health

Saint Joseph Hospital

$57-$88/hrContractIn-Person

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Advanced Practice Provider Adult Behavioral Health Inpatient

Intermountain Health

Intermountain Health St Vincent R…

$57-$88/hrContractIn-Person

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Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatry, Emergency Department-Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day

Mount Sinai

New York, New York

Full-TimeIn-Person

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Natick, Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com

Spencer, Massachusetts

$125k/yrLocum TenensIn-Person

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Hiring Hospitals

  • UHS of Delaware11 jobs
  • Universal Health Services11 jobs
  • Intermountain Health3 jobs
  • Geisinger3 jobs
  • Backus Hospital2 jobs
  • LocumTenens.com2 jobs
  • Altru Health System2 jobs
  • Cumberland Hall Hospital1 job

Salary Insights

$152k
Average annual salary

Includes shift differentials and sign-on bonuses.

Why Choose Inpatient

Built for Clinical Impact

Inpatient roles provide structured environments, team-based care, and the highest-acuity clinical experience in psychiatry.

Hospital Settings

Work in major medical centers with full support teams, established protocols, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Hospital inpatient psychiatric ward
Inpatient salary and benefits

Higher Base Pay

Earn $140K–$200K+ with shift differentials, nights/weekends premiums, and sign-on bonuses.

Structured Shifts

Predictable 7-on/7-off or 3×12 schedules — no after-hours calls.

Crisis Expertise

Gain critical skills in crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, and complex case management.

Team-Based Care

Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and case managers daily.

New Grad Friendly

Many hospitals offer structured onboarding, supervision, and mentorship programs.

Salary + Benefits

Inpatient PMHNPs earn $152k annually with full benefits, malpractice coverage, and retirement plans.

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Before You Apply

Preparing for Inpatient Practice

01

Crisis Training

Get comfortable with de-escalation techniques, safety protocols, and managing psychiatric emergencies.

02

Team Dynamics

Learn to collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and case managers in multidisciplinary rounds.

03

Pharmacology

Stay current on acute psychopharmacology — inpatient settings require rapid titration and medication management.

04

Shift Negotiation

Negotiate shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays — they can add $15K–$30K to your base.

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There are currently 48 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.