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 Washington

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

Discover 25 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Washington

Inpatient Positions

$197k

Avg. Salary

Hiring Organizations

Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Washington?

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.

All Inpatient Positions in Washington (25)

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Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry

$113k/yr

Provider Solutions & Development

Pinehurst, Snohomish County

Part-TimeOn-site

Providence Medical Group is seeking a part-time Psychiatry nurse practitioner in Everett, Washington. Joining Providence Medical Group in Everett, offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a cutting-edge facility providing inpatient care to a diverse patient population. As part of a mission-driven a...

Posted 3 days ago

Recent

Locums PMHNP Opportunity!

$110-$115/hr

BAS Healthcare

Everett, Washington

Full-TimeIn-Person

Location: Everett Position Overview A high-acuity inpatient facility in Everett, WA is seeking a full-time Locum Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for extended coverage beginning April 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced inpatient provider looking for a consistent blo...

Posted 1 week ago

Nurse Practitioner

$115k-$150k/yr

Bluestone Physician Services

Blaine, Washington

Full-TimeIn-Person

Join our growing practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) and bring exceptional team-based care directly to patients residing at Assisted Living and Memory Care communities in and around Blaine, MN. Our unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services — our mu...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

PMHNP – Job Opportunity in Bellevue, WA

CoHear/BCS

Bellevue, Washington

Contract

CoHear/BCS is a Behavioral Healthcare Private Practice consisting of therapists, counselors and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. We are currently seeking an additional Part to Full Time contracted PMHNP to join our team. As a Nurse Practitioner on this team you will provide care to a wide range of ...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry

$126k-$162k/yr

Providence Medical Group - Northwest Washington

Everett, Washington

Part-Time

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Washington

$205k/yr

New

LocumJobsOnline

Washington, Washington, D.C.

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Washington 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 Washington! This Job at a Glance J...

Posted 2 days ago

Recent

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Washington

$204k/yr

LocumJobsNetwork

Washington, Washington, D.C.

Contract

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

Posted 3 days ago

Recent

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Inpatient PMHNP

$135k/yr

Meritus Health External

Northern, Washington County

Full-Time

About Meritus Behavioral Health We specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a broad spectrum of mental health and behavioral disorders. As part of Meritus Health, we deliver high-quality, compassionate care for acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in both inpatient and outpatien...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Washington / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens- NP Psychiatry in Washington

Hayman Daugherty Associates

United States

ContractOn-site

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic healthcare team in Seattle, Washington. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to provide psychiatric care in both outpatient and inpatient settings over a 3-month period, w...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship

$135k/yr

Seattle Children s

Seattle, Washington

Full-Time

Join a world-class pediatric institution dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures. Seattle Children's is seeking passionate, newly graduated, or early-career Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) and Physician Assistants (PAs) for our Psychiatry APP Fellowship . This one-year, i...

Posted 3 weeks ago

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$197k

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