Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Raiford (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for a travel assignment. You will provide psychiatric care within your license scope, perform exams, diagnostic testing, and screenings, and prescribe medications as needed.

The role requires PMHNP licensure in the practicing state, with preferred AANP/ANCC certification and 1–3 years in mental health. Collaboration agreements and health requirements may apply per state regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a PMHNP by the state where you practice
• Certification as NP by AANP or ANCC preferred
• Specialty certification per client/state regulations if applicable
• One year PMHNP experience preferred
• Three years’ experience in mental health preferred
• Maintain collaboration agreements as required

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric health care within license scope
• Perform mental health examinations, diagnostics, and screenings
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on illnesses and options

Job description

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric health care services to patients within scope of license, performs mental health examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments and screenings, prescribes medications and instructs patients and family members on psychiatric illnesses and treatment options.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by state in which employee is practicing
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners — AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center — ANCC) is preferred
• Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable
• One year experience as a PMHNP preferred
• Three years’ experience in mental health field preferred
• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category:

Advanced Practitioner

Job Function:

Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP – Psychiatric

Job Type:

Travel

Setting:

Healthcare Facilities

Position Type:

Healthcare

Office Number:

0727

Contract Duration:

13

Pay Rate:

$2657 / Week

Date Posted:

2026-10-07T15:08:30