Nurse Practitioner

LocumTenens.com; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing coverage

Licensing assistance

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for an inpatient assignment in Salem, Oregon. The clinician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults during day shifts, with no on-call duties and a 40-hour workweek.

The position requires board certification with prescriptive authority, and the facility offers housing coverage and licensing assistance. Experienced in inpatient psychiatry, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for psychiatric practice.
• Prescriptive authority required for prescribing medications.
• Inpatient psychiatric setting with 40-hour workweek.
• No call requirement for this assignment.
• Adult patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients in a hospital setting.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage psychotropic medications and monitor patient progress.
• Maintain thorough documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Adult patient care

Inpatient setting

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

NP degree (MSN/NP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210182-NP-OR
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: 5/4/2026-11/6/2026
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This large inpatient hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric services and seeks ongoing locum tenens coverage for adult mental health treatment. The healthcare facility offers coverage for all transportation and housing costs associated with the assignment and provides licensing assistance for qualified candidates. The hospital maintains modern documentation systems and dedicated support staff to ensure effective treatment delivery in the inpatient psychiatric environment.

About the Facility Location

Salem, Oregon is a town with a little bit of everything. Find yourself around farmers' markets, outlets, entertainment shows, museums, and outdoor activities around every corner.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient hospital setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing psychotropic medications for patients requiring inpatient mental health services. The clinician will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment teams and maintain detailed documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions. The position requires board certification with prescriptive authority and involves working 40 hours per week during day shift hours with no call requirements.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 8
• Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult patients requiring inpatient psychiatric treatment
• Average Length of Stay: Variable based on patient needs
• Census: Variable based on facility capacity
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocolsInitial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols