Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Iowa

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Iowa Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Iowa!

• Job Reference Id: ORD-217853-NP-IA
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: 20-22 shifts per month
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Clinic
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This behavioral health facility operates three inpatient units at a single location, providing structured psychiatric services for both adults and adolescents. The units collectively maintain 36 beds, comprising 28 adult beds and 8 adolescent beds, with dedicated clinical support including an APP and a psychiatrist on staff. The facility is structured to support continuous inpatient psychiatric coverage across day and night shifts.

Iowa offers a range of regional attractions and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests. The state features outdoor activities, historical and cultural sites, and community events accessible throughout its many communities. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and regional resources available across the state.

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide inpatient behavioral health coverage across three on-site units totaling 36 beds, serving adults and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 17, alongside one additional APP and a psychiatrist. Call coverage is required, with a 1:3 ratio during day hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and a 1:4 ratio during night hours (5:00 PM - 8:00 AM). Day call responsibilities include taking calls for admissions and seeing an average of 2 consults per day. The assignment requires 20-22 shifts per month on-site, with board certification required.

• Case Load/PPD: Average of 2 consults per day
• Support Staff: 1 APP, 1 psychiatrist
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Call is 1:3 during the day (8a-5p) 1:4 call at night (5p-8a)
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult and adolescent (ages 8-17) inpatient behavioral health conditions
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: 36 beds (28 adult, 8 adolescent)
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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 clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That's what we do. Every day. We're LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you're looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

1755958EXPPLAT