Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - $89-93 per hour - Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP : Job Details

Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a locum tenens job in Cranston, Rhode Island.

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

📍 Cranston, RI🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM📅 Start: August 15 – September 1, 2025 | 13-week contract💲 $89-$93/hour

Position Overview

Amergis is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide direct inpatient psychiatric care in a forensic setting. This is a locum tenens opportunity with an urgent start date and a strong support team in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including admission, assessment, and diagnosis
• Manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in a forensic inpatient setting
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and disposition plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, mid-levels, IM physicians, and psychiatrists
• Participate in civil court order processes when necessary
• Engage with psychiatric fellows and trainees (no formal teaching required)

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island PMHNP license (required)
• DEA and BLS certifications (required)
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience (inpatient and/or forensic preferred)
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (preferred)
• Experience in correctional or forensic psychiatry is a plus

Additional Details

• No on-call or callback
• EMR system and patient volume details pending
• Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams by the on-site Clinical Director
• Orientation includes on-site shadowing and training

For immediate consideration, please send your updated CV/Resume to [email protected] or call (972)###-####