How much do travel PMHNP positions pay?

Travel PMHNP positions typically pay 20-40% more than permanent roles, with weekly rates ranging from $2,500 to $5,000+. Compensation often includes tax-free housing stipends, travel reimbursement, and per diem allowances in addition to base pay.

What benefits do travel PMHNP jobs include?

Travel PMHNP benefits commonly include housing stipends or company-provided housing, travel reimbursement, health insurance, 401(k), licensure reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and completion bonuses. Some agencies also offer continuing education stipends.

Do I need experience for travel PMHNP positions?

Most travel PMHNP positions require 1-2 years of clinical experience, as you'll be expected to practice independently with minimal orientation. However, some agencies offer "first-time traveler" programs with additional support. Having an active compact nursing license (NLC) can expand your opportunities.

Travel PMHNP Jobs in Virginia

Last Updated: March 2026 | Locum tenens & travel assignment positions in Virginia

Discover 7 travel psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Virginia

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$160k

Avg. Salary

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Why Choose Travel PMHNP Work in Virginia?

Premium Pay

Travel and locum tenens positions offer 20-40% higher compensation plus housing and travel stipends.

Flexible Assignments

Choose contract lengths from 4 weeks to 6+ months. Take breaks between assignments as needed.

Explore New Places

Work across the state while experiencing different healthcare settings and patient populations.

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Outpatient Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Centra Medical Group Lynchburg, VA

$150k-$170k/yr

Centra Medical Group

Lynchburg, Virginia

Full-Time

Outpatient Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) job at Centra Medical Group. Lynchburg, VA. Outpatient Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Lynchburg, VA Centra is proud to support the mental well-being of our community through a comprehensive range of psychiatric...

Posted 2 weeks ago

VA202La – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

FCS, Inc.

Arlington, Virginia

Immediate opening for a Virginia licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for long-term locum tenens assignment just minutes from historic Arlington, VA. This community mental health center has multiple sites, but the locum tenens PMHNP will visit only one site per day. This beautiful area is home to...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

PMHNP needed for the Staunton, VA area

GO Staffing

Staunton, Virginia

Full-Time

This company focuses on Long/Short Term Care, SNF, Rehab, nursing homes, etc and is looking for a FNP/PMHNP candidate to service 4 locations throughout the Staunton, VA area. Travel is required between each location but mileage is reimbursed. Typical day consists of being in one facility and working...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

PMHNP Locums Job | Child Psychiatry | Virginia

Jackson & Coker

Virginia

Contract

PMHNP Locums Job | Child Psychiatry | Virginia Details/Requirements: - PMHNP Needed for sporadic coverage - Will help when Medical Director is out of the office - Child patients - Residential facility - Ample experience with child patients required Jackson and Coker offers: + WeeklyDirect Deposit...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient PMHNP needed Southern Virginia along the NC border

GO Staffing

Virginia

Full-Time

Locums or Perm opportunity in Southern Virginia along the NC border. Outpatient PMHNP candidate needed to work in a large community health network. Mon-Fri 8a-5p with no call. All outpatient seeing all ages. Will split time between two local location within the Martinsville, VA area. You will see 1....

Posted 4 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner - Psych Med

Eventus WholeHealth

Midlothian, Virginia

Full-Time

Eventus WholeHealth delivers an integrated model of care to adults who reside in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities through a network of healthcare providers including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants and in-house Support Staff. Essential Duties ...

Posted 3 weeks ago

PMHNP needed for the area

GO Staffing

Staunton, Virginia

Full-TimeOn-site

Posted 2 weeks ago

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$160k

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•Keep credentials updated and easily accessible
•Work with reputable staffing agencies
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•Build relationships for repeat assignments

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travel PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 7 travel and locum tenens PMHNP positions available nationwide. These positions offer short-term contracts (typically 8-26 weeks) in various healthcare settings across the country.