Travel PMHNP Jobs - Locum Tenens
Last Updated: February 2026 | Travel & locum tenens PMHNP positions
Discover 250 travel and locum psychiatric nurse practitioner positions
Why Choose Travel PMHNP Work?
Higher Pay
Travel and locum positions typically offer 20-40% higher compensation than permanent roles, plus housing stipends and travel reimbursement.
Flexible Assignments
Choose contract lengths that fit your lifestyle—from 4-week assignments to 6-month contracts. Take breaks between assignments as needed.
Explore New Places
Work in different cities and states while building your career. Experience diverse healthcare settings and patient populations.
All Travel Positions (250)
View All Jobs →Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Menifee, CA
LocumJobsOnline
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Menifee, CA Employer: Weatherby Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Menifee, California, 92...
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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Mississippi
Locum Jobs Online
Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Mississippi Employer: Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Mississippi! This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-208265-NP...
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,149 per week
Travel Nurse Source
Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Beverly, MA Agency: Focus Staff Pay: $2,149 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Focus Staff to find a qualified Psych RN in Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915! Overview Focus S...
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Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,905 per week in Ottumwa, IA
Travel Nurse Source
Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Ottumwa, IA Agency: Focus Staff Pay: $1,905 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Focus Staff to find a qualified Psych RN in Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501! Overview Focus Staff is see...
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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Massachusetts
Barton Associates
Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Massachusetts Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a rewarding 37-day assignment in Massachusetts, begin...
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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Massachusetts
Consilium Staffing
Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Massachusetts Employer: Consilium Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 6 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position Full time M-F 6 hour days 1 week of coverage All Adults Outpatient Psy...
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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in California City, CA
Alumni Healthcare Staffing
Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: California City, CA Employer: Alumni Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Requirements: Psych Nurse Practitioner Schedule: 8 hour days, 5 days per...
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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Ellensburg, WA
LocumJobsNetwork
Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Ellensburg, WA Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Ellensburg, Washington, 98926...
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Physician / Psychiatry / Illinois / Locum tenens / Psychiatric Director of Nursing Job
FCS - Psychiatric Recruitment
PSYCHIATRIC DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION AVAILABLE! Inpatient addictions/detox clinic aggressively seeking a director of nursing with a psychiatric nurse practitioners license for an amazing facility north of Champaign and still commutable from the City of Chicago. THIS POSITION WILL FILL FAST. GREA...
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Travel Registered Nurse Extended Care - $2,374 per week
Focus Staff
Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Miles City, Montana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Long Term Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 02/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is se...
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Top Agencies
- Focus Staff52 jobs
- LocumTenens.com28 jobs
- TravelNurseSource24 jobs
- LocumJobsOnline12 jobs
- LocumJobsNetwork10 jobs
- Focus9 jobs
- Essentia Health7 jobs
- Locum Jobs Online6 jobs
Salary Insights
Based on travel PMHNP positions with salary data. Many also include housing and travel stipends.
Travel Tips
- •Maintain active licenses in multiple states
- •Keep credentials updated and easily accessible
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies
- •Negotiate housing and travel stipends
- •Build relationships for repeat assignments
Travel PMHNP Career Resources
Assignment Types
Travel assignments range from crisis coverage (2-4 weeks) to long-term contracts (6-12 months). Locum tenens often fill temporary gaps while facilities recruit permanent staff.
Compensation Packages
Travel PMHNP pay includes base hourly rates, tax-free housing stipends, travel reimbursement, and often completion bonuses. Total compensation can exceed $200k annually.
Licensure Requirements
Many travel positions require state-specific licensure. Consider joining the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for multi-state privileges, or work with agencies that handle licensing.
Getting Started
Start by gaining 1-2 years of experience in a permanent role. Then partner with 2-3 staffing agencies to find the best opportunities. Keep your CV and credentials always up to date.
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