Inpatient Psychiatric NP — Locum Coverage (IA)

NPHire; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NPHire in Des Moines, IA seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for inpatient behavioral health coverage across three units (36 beds) serving adults and adolescents aged 8 to 17. The assignment is on-site with day and night shifts and required board certification.

Responsibilities include 1:3 day call and 1:4 night call, with an average of 2 consults per day and 20–22 shifts per month. This locum role supports continuous inpatient psychiatric care across adult and adolescent patients.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for practice.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Care for adults and adolescents (8–17) on hospital units.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient behavioral health coverage across three on-site units (36 beds) for adults and adolescents.
• Manage day and night call coverage with a 1:3 (days) and 1:4 (nights) ratio.
• Review consults (approx. 2 per day) and coordinate admissions.

Skills

Inpatient behavioral health

Adult and adolescent care

Call coverage experience

Education

Board Certification

Job description

NPHire in Des Moines, IA seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for inpatient behavioral health coverage across three units (36 beds) serving adults and adolescents aged 8 to 17. The assignment is on-site with day and night shifts and required board certification.

Responsibilities include 1:3 day call and 1:4 night call, with an average of 2 consults per day and 20–22 shifts per month. This locum role supports continuous inpatient psychiatric care across adult and adolescent patients.