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

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care PMHNP positions

Discover 769 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in hospitals and acute care settings

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$156k

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Why Work as an Inpatient PMHNP?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs typically earn $140K-$200K+ annually due to the demanding nature and critical skills required for acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, established protocols, and access to multidisciplinary care teams including psychiatrists and social workers.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer predictable shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours patient calls compared to outpatient settings.

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Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Texas

$180k/yr

Talkiatry

Anywhere

Full-TimeRemote

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 experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation an...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Oklahoma

$180k/yr

Talkiatry

Anywhere

Full-TimeRemote

Posted 2 weeks ago

Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Indiana

$180k/yr

Talkiatry

Anywhere

Full-TimeRemote

Posted 2 weeks ago

Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Montana

$180k/yr

Talkiatry

Anywhere

Full-TimeRemote

Posted 2 weeks ago

Advanced Practice Provider (Murfreesboro Adult Behavioral Health Clinic)

Vanderbilt UMC

Murfreesboro, TN

Full-TimeHybrid

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise w...

Posted 5 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

International SOS Government Medical Services

Hagerstown, Maryland

ContractRemote

Company Description International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medi...

Posted 1 week ago

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry (Skokie)

Rogers Behavioral Health

Skokie Clinic, Skokie, IL

Contract

Rogers Behavioral Health is a not-for-profit behavioral health system with a long history. For over 100 years we have been providing top quality psychiatric services to our patients and performing cutting edge research and are one of the leading healthcare providers in our field. RBH offers adults, ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

PT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP

West Des Moines, Iowa

ContractIn-Person

Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of me...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

LMH Health

Lawrence, Kansas

Remote

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy f...

Posted 2 weeks ago

PMHNP - Inpatient Behavioral Health

MaineGeneral Health System

Augusta, Maine

Full-Time

Job Summary: Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. MaineGeneral Medical Center is offering a ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Salary Insights

$156k

Average annual salary

Based on inpatient PMHNP positions with salary data. Hospital roles often include benefits, shift differentials, and sign-on bonuses.

Inpatient Tips

•Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
•Build strong 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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Common Settings

Inpatient PMHNPs work in psychiatric hospitals, medical center psych units, crisis stabilization units, state psychiatric facilities, and residential treatment centers. Each setting has unique patient populations and treatment approaches.

Typical Responsibilities

Inpatient PMHNPs perform psychiatric evaluations, manage medication regimens for acute conditions, conduct risk assessments, collaborate with treatment teams, and develop discharge plans. Caseloads typically range from 12-20 patients.

Schedule & Lifestyle

Many inpatient positions offer shift-based schedules like 7-on/7-off or 4x10s. Night and weekend shifts often come with significant pay differentials. Unlike outpatient, there are no after-hours patient calls — when your shift ends, you're off.

Career Growth

Inpatient experience is highly valued and opens doors to leadership roles, medical director positions, and consultation-liaison psychiatry. It also provides excellent training for crisis work and complex psychopharmacology.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 769 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.