Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Salem, OR

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Salem, OR Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position 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 protocols Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated Contact: