Locums Boost Your Boost your Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salary

Barton’s highest paid Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salary is over two times more than an average permanently employed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 45% growth in jobs for all Nurse Practitioners, including Psychiatric NPs between 2022 and 2030. In 2022 alone, Barton placed our Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in over half of U.S. states.

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    Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salary FAQs


  • What is the yearly average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

    • The yearly average salary for a permanently employed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is $112,140.

  • What is the starting salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

    • Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner starting rates can be as much as 74% higher than the national average hourly rate for permanently employed Psychiatric NPs depending on location and demand.

  • How much do Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners earn per hour?

    • Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners can make upwards of $95 per hour, however, there are many factors that impact rates including location, years of experience, and the level of demand.

  • What is the difference in average salary in 2022 for Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners compared to 2020?

    • Barton Associates’ Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners earn on average  7.4% more in 2022 than they did in 2020.

  • Where do Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners make the highest average salary in the United States?

    • Barton’s Travel Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners tend to earn the highest hourly rates in Ohio, where their rates can earn them as much as 113% more than permanently employed Psychiatric NPs.

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*Actual rates may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. Contact your recruiter for more information. Calculations based on Barton Associates data, and publicly available data from the following sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Salary.com, and Ziprecruiter.com.

BARTON'S 3-STEP PROCESS

How It Works

Barton coordinates your job search from start to finish!

1

TALK WITH A REP

We’ll schedule a phone consultation with a Barton Associates team member to discuss your interests, goals, and work history in order to get a sense of what you’re looking for in your next job.

Your Barton team will then go to work, compiling a list of open jobs in our extensive network that match your interests and skill set.

2

REVIEW YOUR OPTIONS

Once you’ve had a chance to evaluate your list of opportunities, your Barton rep will submit your information to facility you want to take an assignment at.

If there’s a match, we’ll work with the client manager on next steps.

3

START YOUR JOB!

Don’t worry! Barton Associates will handle licensing, credentialing, and travel arrangements before you arrive.

Your Barton rep will also work with your new facility to ensure you’re set up and ready to go on day one.

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Jill S., Nurse Practitioner — Lael F., in NV is amazing. She has gone above and beyond to help me find work and to make sure I am happy and settled. When there is a problem, she follows up within 10-15 min, sometimes faster!

Patricia A., Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner — Barton rocks. My recruiter gets it. I recommend my clinician friends sign up to work locums with Barton. Pronto!

Susan S., Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner — Prompt pay. Great customer service!

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