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 Tennessee

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

Discover 5 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Tennessee

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$220k

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Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Tennessee?

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 - Tennessee

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

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Genesis Healthcare System

Memphis, Tennessee

Full-TimeOn-site

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Gene...

Posted yesterday

Oak Ridge, TN - Psych NP - IP / OP (Mix) - $52-58 / hr. + benefits

$110k-$120k/yr

Integrated Psychiatry

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Full-Time

Oak Ridge, TN - Psych NP - IP / OP (Mix) - $52-58 / hr. + benefits - Supportive agency seeks PMHNP for adult inpatient unit - Fantastic location 20 miles west of Knoxville, TN - Role is 32 hrs. / week inpatient. Can add 8 hrs. outpatient for 40 hours - Inpatient: ages (18+). 16 beds. ALOS: 5 days. A...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

PRN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PA / PMHNP - Nashville, TN!

Ally Psychiatry

Nashville, Tennessee

PRNIn-Person

Description Exciting Opportunity for Psychiatric Physician Assistants & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Join Ally Psychiatry |PRN - IP Role Ally Psychiatry is seeking dedicated Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join ...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Crestwyn Behavioral Health

Germantown, Tennessee

Overview: Crestwyn Behavioral Health provides care to adolescents, aged 12-17, adults and seniors, in a variety of settings, to include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located in historic Germantown district of Memphis, Tennessee, Crest...

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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There are currently 5 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.