Inpatient PMHNP Jobs
Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care PMHNP positions
Discover 737 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in hospitals and acute care settings
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.
All Inpatient Positions (737)
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Universal Health Services, Inc.
Posted 1 week ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Commonwealth of VA Careers
Posted 1 week ago
Contract PMHNP/PA – Inpatient Psychiatry (On‑Call) — Cherokee, IA
Adelphi Locums Organization
Posted 1 week ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carilion Clinic
Posted 5 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Inpatient PMHNP
Brook Lane
Posted 1 week ago
APRN SPECIALTY - PSYCHIATRIC -
UNM Hospital
Posted 5 days ago
Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatry (Outpatient)
Cone Health
Posted 5 days ago
Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at One Behavioral Altadena, CA
One Behavioral
Posted 6 days ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatry Consult Service-Full-Time (Voorhees, NJ)
Virtua
Posted 1 week ago
Full Time Inpatient PMHNP-BC
Mindoula Health
Posted 1 week ago
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Salary Insights
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
Inpatient PMHNP Career Resources
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs
There are currently 737 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.