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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway

Irvine, CA

$144/hrFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Apr 4, 2026

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  • Maintain your own malpractice insurance
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Why Per Diem?

Maximum Flexibility

Set your own schedule — work as many or as few shifts as you want, when you want.

Higher Hourly Rate

Per diem roles pay $80-$150+/hr, often 20-40% more than the hourly equivalent of full-time work.

Income Supplement

Perfect for supplementing a full-time position or private practice while maintaining clinical variety.

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Per Diem Careers in Irvine

PRN & flexible schedule positions

Per Diem in Irvine

PRN & flexible schedule positions. Maintain your own malpractice insurance

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Practice Authority

California has restricted practice authority for NPs.

Maximum Flexibility

Set your own schedule — work as many or as few shifts as you want, when you want.

Higher Hourly Rate

Per diem roles pay $80-$150+/hr, often 20-40% more than the hourly equivalent of full-time work.

Income Supplement

Perfect for supplementing a full-time position or private practice while maintaining clinical variety.

Salary & Compensation

Per Diem PMHNPs in Irvine earn $80-150/hr annually.

Salary growth

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Local Insights

Irvine at a Glance

Irvine

Population
307,670
Cost of Living
142
Median Income
$84k
Shortage
✓ No
Metro: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

Market

DemandModerate (50/100)

Healthcare

Cedars-SinaiUCLA HealthKaiser PermanenteProvidenceDignity Health

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Per Diem PMHNP Market in Irvine, CA

Per-diem PMHNP shifts in Irvine pay $80–$130 per hour without scheduled commitment. Most providers stack per-diem coverage with a primary employer for income smoothing. Demand for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in Irvine, CA reflects the area's status as a large urban center within California, where PMHNPs operate under restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision. Irvine is not currently a federally designated mental health shortage area, but regional psychiatric demand and the local high cost of living relative to the national average (index 142) shape PMHNP compensation in the market. Major healthcare employers in the Irvine area include Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, and Kaiser Permanente, alongside 1 active PMHNP position listed on this page.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data, AANP State Practice Environment.

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Per Diem PMHNP Jobs in Irvine — FAQ

How many per diem PMHNP jobs are available in Irvine, CA?

There is currently 1 per diem PMHNP position available in Irvine, CA. New positions are posted regularly as demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What is the average PMHNP salary in Irvine?

Per Diem PMHNP positions in Irvine typically pay $80-150/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience, employer type, and whether the role includes benefits.

Does California allow PMHNPs full practice authority?

California has restricted practice authority for nurse practitioners. PMHNPs must practice under physician supervision for prescribing and some clinical decisions.

Is Irvine a good place for PMHNP careers?

Irvine has growing demand for mental health providers. With a population of 307,670 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro, Irvine offers access to major health systems including Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Kaiser Permanente.

What qualifications do I need for per diem PMHNP jobs?

To work as a PMHNP in Irvine, you need: a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing, ANCC PMHNP-BC certification, an active RN and APRN license in California, and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.