Locum Tenens PMHNP Jobs

Last Updated: March 2026 | 532 locum tenens psych NP assignments available

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Earn $85-$150+/hour — 20-50% more than permanent positions, plus tax-free housing and travel stipends.

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Work across multiple states, experience different practice settings, and build a diverse clinical resume.

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Choose 2-13 week assignments, take time off between contracts, and control your work-life balance.

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Traveling Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (New York State)

Cordial Health

New York, NY

Full-TimeIn-Person

Traveling Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (New York State) New York, United States | Posted on 01/22/2026 We are seeking a full-time Traveling Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide onsite psychiatric services across skilled nursing facilities .

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Contractor

Acceptance Pathway Psychiatry PLLC

Fayetteville, NC

Contract

collected revenueCompensation is based on services rendered and collectionsPaid on a regular payroll scheduleRequired QualificationsActive PMHNP-BC certificationActive, unrestricted North Carolina APRN license (or ability to obtain)DEA registration (or ability to obtain)Strong .

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

Private Practice PMHNP | Independent Contractor

Headway

Winona, Minnesota

Contract

Position: Flexible Private Practice PMHNP | Independent Contractor A mental health services provider in Winona, MN seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to start or grow a private practice. The role offers tools to simplify insurance processes and enhance earnings. Ideal candidates are ful...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum TenensCoverageat Facility in

LocumTenens com

Detroit, Michigan

Part-TimeRemote

This Job at a Glance • Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-MN • Title: NP • Dates Needed: As soon as credentialed, ongoing • Shift Type: Day Shift • Assignment Type: Residential Treatment • Call Required: No • Board Certification Required: Yes • Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The residential treatmen...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Locum tenens: PMHNP , Massachusetts

Healthcare Staffing Plus

Boston, Massachusetts

Per DiemOn-site

A hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, has an opening for a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide locum coverage. Target Start Date 2/12/2024 Target End Date 4/30/2024 Opening Highlights: • Schedule: 8a-4p, Monday-Friday • No call • Patient Ages: 18+ • Daily Volume: 7-10 patient...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Locums - NP Psychiatry - Warm Springs, MT

Aya Locums

Montana

Contract

Start Date: 5/25 - will pay to expedite the credentialing process Contract Length: 3-6 months Shift Details: 4x10s days Schedule: Fulltime Looking for Locums or Locums to Perm Minimum experience required: 2 years MT License in hand preferred On Call: One weekend in 4 working days overnight, and 1-2 ...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Montana / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry in MT - Now Hiring

Hayman Daugherty Associates

Hardin, Montana

ContractOn-site

We are seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment near Hardin, MT. This long-term opportunity offers consistent shifts in an outpatient setting within a respected healthcare facility, providing crucial mental health support in a dedicated psychiatric stabilizati...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Michigan / Locum Tenens / Locums NP-Psychiatry Job in Michigan - Now Hiring

Hayman Daugherty Associates

St Joseph, Michigan

Seeking a Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Michigan Coverage dates: 9/12/2022 - Ongoing Day shift from Monday-Friday, 8a -5p Candidate must have 3 years clinical experience working with individuals with severe persistent mental illness The ideal candidate must be Board Certified with active M...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Kentucky / Locums to Perm / Locums to Perm/Psych NP/North Kentucky

Hayman Daugherty Associates

White Mills, Kentucky

Urgently needing a Locums to Perm Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Kentucky Coverage dates: ASAP - Ongoing Shift schedule is from Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; Possible Weekends Ideally looking for someone who wants to move from locums to perm NP will be doing evaluations, can be telemedicine if ne...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Iowa / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens NP/PA Psychiatry Opportunity in IA - Now Hiring

Hayman Daugherty Associates

Mediapolis, Iowa

PRNRemote

Are you a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with experience in Psychiatry looking for a locum tenens opportunity? An esteemed healthcare facility in southeastern Iowa is seeking a dedicated NP/PA to provide PRN psychiatry coverage for their inpatient behavioral health departm...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Locum Tenens PMHNP FAQs

What is a locum tenens PMHNP?

A locum tenens PMHNP is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who fills temporary staffing needs at healthcare facilities. Assignments typically last 2-13 weeks and include housing stipends, travel reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and premium hourly rates of $85-$150+.

How much do locum tenens psychiatric nurse practitioners earn?

Locum tenens PMHNPs earn $85-$150+ per hour, translating to $150,000-$250,000+ annually. This is 20-50% higher than permanent positions. Additionally, locum PMHNPs receive tax-free housing stipends ($1,500-$3,500/month), travel reimbursement, and malpractice coverage.

Do locum tenens PMHNPs get benefits?

Most locum tenens staffing agencies offer benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, malpractice coverage, CEU reimbursement, housing stipends, and travel allowances. Benefits vary by agency and assignment length. Some agencies also offer completion bonuses.

What are the licensing requirements for locum tenens PMHNP work?

Locum tenens PMHNPs need an active APRN license in the state of each assignment. States participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) make multi-state practice easier. Most staffing agencies assist with state licensure and credentialing for new assignments.

Is locum tenens work good for new grad PMHNPs?

Locum tenens can work for new grads who are confident in their clinical skills, but most agencies prefer 1-2 years of experience. New grads may find short-term assignments challenging due to rapid onboarding. Consider starting with permanent positions that offer mentorship before transitioning to locum work.