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 in Oregon

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions in Oregon

Discover 10 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Oregon

Inpatient Positions

$251k

Avg. Salary

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Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Oregon?

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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Psychiatrist - Oregon

Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Nurse Practitioner (Tues-Sat: 8a-5p)

Strive Health

What We Strive For At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utili...

Posted 4 weeks ago

PMHNP - Oregon State Hospital - Salem, OR

$244k/yr

Amergis

Salem, Marion County

Full-Time

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric health care services to patients within scope of license, performs mental health examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings, prescribes medications and instructs patients and family members on psychiatric illness...

Posted 4 days ago

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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Salem, OR

$184k/yr

LocumJobsOnline

Salem, Marion County

ContractOn-site

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Salem, OR Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Salem, Oregon, 97307! This Job at a...

Posted 3 days ago

Recent

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Oregon Health & Science University

Gladstone, Oregon

Department Overview The Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has an outstanding opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Oregon who are interested in moonlighting. OHSU’s Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with other major Oreg...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Geriatric PMHNP / OHSU Clinical Associate

Direct Apply

Oregon Health & Science University

Carlton, Oregon

Full-Time

Geriatric PMHNP / OHSU Clinical Associate US-OR-Hillsboro Requisition ID: 2025-35017 Position Category: Faculty/Provider Job Type: Unclassified Administrative Position Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Department: Department of Psychiatry Posting Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experie...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Geriatric Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Oregon Health & Science University

Hillsboro, Oregon

Part-Time

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Tuality Healthcare are seeking a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient direct clinical care to geriatric patients. This role is based at the newly redesigned Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro, an OHSU partner. T...

Posted 4 weeks ago

PMHNP needed in Southern Oregon (1631)

GO Staffing

Medford, Oregon

Full-Time

A great group is seeking a PMHNP to join their team in the Medford, OR area. Full-time permanent opportunity. Inpatient and outpatient opportunities are available. New Grads welcome. Competitive salary, sign-on, relocation assistance, and full benefits! Refer to Job ID #1631

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

PMHNP needed in Southern Oregon (1631)

GO Staffing

Medford, OR

Full-Time

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Academic Inpatient Psychiatric NP — Part-Time

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon

Part-Time

A leading health institution in Oregon seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide mental health care in an inpatient setting. This part-time position offers competitive pay and targets diverse backgrounds, encouraging applications from individuals that promote inclusion. The role includes tre...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

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.