Locum Tenens Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Inpatient Psychiatry, Per Diem – Natick, MA (01760)

Locum tenens Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – inpatient psychiatry, per diem remote call coverage in Natick, MA (01760).

Join an exciting locum tenens FNP opportunity providing remote call coverage for an inpatient psychiatric unit in Natick, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP-BC) with inpatient behavioral health, mental health, or emergency psychiatry experience who enjoy dynamic, high-volume call coverage. Natick offers a vibrant community, excellent schools, and close proximity to Boston — a strong draw for Massachusetts nursing jobs and clinicians seeking locum tenens work near the Boston area.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Locum tenens, per diem
• Role: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – inpatient psychiatry / behavioral health
• Setting: Inpatient psychiatric unit (remote call / beeper coverage)
• Location: Natick, MA (01760) — Natick healthcare jobs, Massachusetts locum tenens
• Start Date: April 1, 2026
• Duration: Ongoing; intermittent weekends, evenings, and holidays (forecasted for one year)
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (call only; beeper call; remote coverage)
• Estimated Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Encounters Per Shift: Up to 52
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $3,310 - $3,930 per week

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
• Minimum 2 years of independent NP experience in Massachusetts; inpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred
• Ability to practice independently as an NP in Massachusetts (current MA license or ability to obtain)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Advanced Practice (NP) certification

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote call coverage (beeper call) and telehealth-style clinical assessment for an inpatient psychiatric unit
• Respond to patient needs and coordinate care for patients age 10 through elderly (pediatric through geriatric behavioral health)
• Manage high-volume patient encounters during weekends, evenings, and holidays with strong triage and clinical decision-making skills
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and ancillary staff — to ensure coordinated mental health care
• Ensure compliance with all required certifications, CPI training, and facility protocols for inpatient psychiatry

This locum tenens Family Nurse Practitioner position in Natick, MA is a fantastic fit for clinicians seeking flexible per diem schedules, remote call responsibilities, and the chance to join a collaborative behavioral health team. Apply now to be considered for this Massachusetts locum tenens nursing opportunity near Boston.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.