Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Coverage atInpatientFacility in Salem, Orego

Job Details

Job Reference
-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

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.

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.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage psychotropic medications for patients requiring inpatient mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions.
• Work 40 hours per week during day shift hours with no call requirements.

• 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 time frames per facility protocols