Inpatient Positions in District of Columbia (3)
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Up to 195K for a PMHNP at MedSource Consultants Washington DC
$150k - $195k/yr
Washington, District of ColumbiaFull-TimeIn-Person
Posted on Feb 12, 2026
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Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Outreach Psych - Trueblood Med Services
$172k-$183k/yr
Washington, District of ColumbiaContractIn-Person
Posted on Feb 15, 2026
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Top Employers
- Medsource Consultants1
- MultiCare Health System1
Inpatient Tips
- •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?
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.
Why Choose Inpatient
Inpatient Careers in District of Columbia
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.
State Insights
District of Columbia at a Glance
Practice Authority
Full Practice Authority
Washington D.C. grants full practice authority to PMHNPs.
Avg Cost of Living
163
Above national avg (100 = US avg)
MH Shortage Areas
0/1
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Avg Inpatient Salary
$175K
across 3 active positions
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