Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Inpatient | Worcester, MA | Locums
Updated 2/04/26
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
PhD
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for an inpatient psychiatry locums assignment at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a weekday, inpatient role supporting an adult psychiatry unit with physician coverage on site.
This opportunity offers predictable hours, no call, and the chance to work within a structured inpatient environment, with the potential for extension.
Why providers are interested:
• Inpatient psychiatry setting
• Adult patient population
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No call responsibilities
• Physician support on unit
• Travel and lodging covered
• Competitive, open-bid compensation
• Extension potential
Position details:
• Inpatient psychiatry unit
• 12 adult inpatient beds
• Rounding on adult inpatients
• Responding to psychiatry consults
• Supporting admissions from ED
• Collaborating with psychiatry physicians and social work
• Average census up to ~20 patients at any given time
• One MD on shift in the department
• EMR: TBD
Schedule:
• Monday–Friday
• 8:30am–5:00pm
• Start date: 2/23/2026 (tentitive)
• Initial duration: through 4/1/2026 (extension possible)
Requirements:
• PMHNP certification
• Board certified through ANCC or AANP
• Active Massachusetts license
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
Interview & onboarding:
• Interview required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30–60 days
• No call
• No weekends
Apply to discuss rates, schedule details, and next steps.
This opportunity offers predictable hours, no call, and the chance to work within a structured inpatient environment, with the potential for extension.
Why providers are interested:
• Inpatient psychiatry setting
• Adult patient population
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No call responsibilities
• Physician support on unit
• Travel and lodging covered
• Competitive, open-bid compensation
• Extension potential
Position details:
• Inpatient psychiatry unit
• 12 adult inpatient beds
• Rounding on adult inpatients
• Responding to psychiatry consults
• Supporting admissions from ED
• Collaborating with psychiatry physicians and social work
• Average census up to ~20 patients at any given time
• One MD on shift in the department
• EMR: TBD
Schedule:
• Monday–Friday
• 8:30am–5:00pm
• Start date: 2/23/2026 (tentitive)
• Initial duration: through 4/1/2026 (extension possible)
Requirements:
• PMHNP certification
• Board certified through ANCC or AANP
• Active Massachusetts license
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
Interview & onboarding:
• Interview required
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 30–60 days
• No call
• No weekends
Apply to discuss rates, schedule details, and next steps.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service