Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Needed in SC

  • ID: 217409A
  • Updated April 22nd, 2026

  • Job ID 217409A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State SC
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 140-day assignment in South Carolina, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves working 8a-5p in the unit with an on-call schedule from 5p-8a. The successful candidate will be responsible for seeing 10-12 patients daily, including 1-2 consults, managing a General Adolescent P unit, and assisting with emergency room consults within the hospital.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • See 10-12 patients daily, including 1-2 consults.
  • Manage a General Adolescent P unit.
  • Assist with emergency room consults within the hospital.
  • Work alongside medical doctors.
  • Handle acute care and general adolescent inpatient cases.


Additional Information

  • Board Certification: Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
  • EMR: Epic


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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