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Inpatient PMHNP jobs in Illinois

Inpatient Positions in Illinois (10)

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Virtual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Center

RemoteRemote● New

Posted today

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PMHNP - Montrose Childrens

Montrose Behavioral Health Children's Pavilion

Chicago, IllinoisFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 26, 2026

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M

Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner - Now Hiring

MCM & Associates LLC

$58-$67/hr
Evanston, IllinoisIn-Person

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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Inpatient PMHNP position in NW Illinois

GO Staffing

IllinoisFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Hospital Employed (Inpatient) –

Olesky Associates

Rockford, IllinoisFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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mental health services professional

beBeeMentalHealthNurse

Harvard, IllinoisFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 16, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Illinois / Permanent / Psych NP

Hayman Daugherty Associates

IllinoisFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Top Employers

  • beBeeMentalHealthNurse1
  • Compass Health Center1
  • GO Staffing1
  • Hayman Daugherty Associates1
  • MCM & Associates LLC1
  • Montrose Behavioral Health Children's Pavilion1
  • Olesky Associates1

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 Illinois

Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions

Inpatient in Illinois

Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions. Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation

Inpatient PMHNP
Inpatient growth

Salary & Compensation

Inpatient PMHNPs in Illinois earn $130k annually.

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.

Growth & Outlook

Inpatient PMHNP demand in Illinois continues to grow with 10 active positions.

Career growth

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State Insights

Illinois at a Glance

Practice Authority
Reduced Practice (Collaborative Agreement Required)

Illinois requires a written collaborative agreement for PMHNPs.

Avg Cost of Living
97
Below national avg (100 = US avg)
MH Shortage Areas
0/10
top cities with HPSA designation
Avg Inpatient Salary
$130K
across 10 active positions

Top Cities for Inpatient Jobs in Illinois

Chicago
IL · Pop 2746K
Aurora
IL · Pop 181K
Joliet
IL · Pop 150K
Naperville
IL · Pop 150K
Rockford
IL · Pop 149K
Elgin
IL · Pop 115K
Springfield
IL · Pop 114K
Peoria
IL · Pop 113K
Waukegan
IL · Pop 89K
Champaign
IL · Pop 88K

Common Questions

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs — FAQ

There are currently 10 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.