Locum - Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Psychiatry - St. Charles, Missouri 66304 Offering Best Rates+ Travel & Lodging assistance_ #AS
Updated 10/23/26
66304, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
• Seeking 1 local Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) for part-time locum coverage.
• This is an inpatient hospital-based assignment with no scheduled outpatient clinic sessions.
• The provider will primarily round on psychiatric inpatients and document patient care in Wellsky.
• Patient population ranges from 17 to 68 years old.
• Daily patient census/caseload is approximately 20 patients.
• Providers will see both new and existing patients.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of fellowship training.
• Local candidates only will be considered.
• This is an inpatient hospital-based assignment with no scheduled outpatient clinic sessions.
• The provider will primarily round on psychiatric inpatients and document patient care in Wellsky.
• Patient population ranges from 17 to 68 years old.
• Daily patient census/caseload is approximately 20 patients.
• Providers will see both new and existing patients.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of fellowship training.
• Local candidates only will be considered.
Job Responsibilities
• Evaluate new and established patients.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric management and follow-up care.
• Document patient encounters and clinical care in Wellsky EMR.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other members of the care team.
• Provide coverage on additional days when other providers are unavailable, as needed.
• Administer/manage medications and treatments appropriate for inpatient psychiatric care.
• No responsibility for mid-level supervision is required.
Qualifications
• Psychiatric/mental health Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of fellowship training.
• Board certification/board eligibility is not required.
• BLS and CPR certification required.
• Suboxone certification is not required.
• Must be a local candidate.
• Must be comfortable caring for adolescent and adult psychiatric patients.
Working Hours
• Primary coverage days: Monday and Tuesday.
• Additional weekdays may be available when other providers are out.
• Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Assignment dates: October 19, 2026 – January 17, 2027.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Work week: Monday – Sunday, based on coverage needs.
• No on-call responsibilities.
Skills
• Patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Medication management.
• Clinical documentation in Wellsky.
• Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 20 patients per day.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively alongside psychiatrists and other Nurse Practitioners.
• Ability to care for patients ages 17–68.
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