Travel PMHNP Jobs - Locum Tenens

Last Updated: February 2026 | Travel & locum tenens PMHNP positions

Discover 250 travel and locum psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

250
Travel Positions
$150k
Avg. Salary
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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.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Weekend Consult Coverage | Locums Job in New Jersey

Jackson and Coker

Mt Holly, New Jersey
In-Person

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Weekend Consult Coverage | Locums Job in New Jersey We are seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to provide weekend psychiatric consult coverage across several hospital sites. As part of a consult-liaison se...

Posted 2 days ago

Locums PMHNP- Hybrid Schedule

BAS Healthcare

Front Royal, Virginia
Part-TimeHybrid
$105/hr

Locations: Warrenton, Luray, Winchester, Woodstock, and Berryville, Virginia Facility: An outpatient Community Mental Health Center Opportunity: Locums Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Hybrid Schedule • Start Date/Duration: ASAP; Ongoing assignment • Schedule: Full time (up to 40 hours per week) or...

Posted 2 days ago

Locums PMHNP Medical Director- Hybrid

BAS Healthcare

Washington, District of Columbia
Hybrid

Location: Washington, DC. Facility: A community mental health center located in southeast DC Opportunity: PMHNP Needed for Ongoing Coverage- Medical Director (Clinical+Admin) • Start Date/Duration: ASAP; Ongoing • Schedule: 8-16 clinical hours and option to add 1 hour/day, up to 5 hours per week a...

Posted 2 days ago

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Holyoke, MA

Adelphi Locums

Holyoke, Hampden County
Full-TimeIn-Person

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Holyoke, MA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Psychiatric NP/PA • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: H...

Posted 3 days ago

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Locum Tenens - Psychiatry NP

Vitaly Health

Holyoke, Hampden County
$107k/yr

Job Title: Locum Tenens - Psychiatry NP Location: Massachusetts State Position Overview: Our team at Vitaly Health is looking for a Psychiatry NP to join our Medical Center on an ongoing Locum Tenens basis, to start promptly. The role involves scheduled clinical hours only, seeing an average of four...

Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse - $1,944 per week

Access Health Care Physicians LLC

Lawton, OK
$101k/yr

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel .

Posted 3 days ago

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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in Iowa

Barton Associates

Iowa City, IA

through Friday, providing care in a rural health clinic that serves a broad patient population in a setting that also offers lab, mental health, imaging, ophthalmology, orthopedics standards of care Additional Information Iowa NP license required Basic Life Support (BLS) .

Posted 3 days ago

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PMHNP - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens TRAVEL PAID

Provider Healthcare

Sonora, CA

Hiring a PMHNP - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a position in Sonora, California ~ Locum Tenens ~ October 14th - January 10 ~ Ages Seen: 8+ ~ Schedule : ~5 - 8 hour shifts OR 4 - 8 hour shifts ~8am - 5pm Patients per day: 12 TRAVEL AND LODGING PAID .

Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse - $1,644 per week

GetMed Staffing, Inc.

Lawton, OK
$85k/yr

GetMed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Behavioral Health ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 02/09/2026 ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36.

Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Pediatric/Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse - $1,890 per week

Reliable Nurse Staffing

Lawton, OK
$98k/yr

Reliable Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lawton, Oklahoma. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment .

Posted 3 days ago

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Salary Insights

$150k
Average annual salary

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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