Psych NP- IP & ED

Job ID: RQ00001697
Syracuse, NY
Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatry
Perm/Full-Timeinpatient

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient & Emergency Department (Flexible Hours Available)

Syracuse, NY | Part-time or Full-time, Off-Hours Shifts

About the Opportunity

Join a leading academic medical center's dynamic team in Syracuse, NY, as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This respected behavioral health center is dedicated to enhancing community health through innovative education, research, and compassionate patient care. This opportunity offers a collaborative and supportive environment, perfect for professionals passionate about child and adolescent psychiatry.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will work alongside a child psychiatrist, providing care in two child and adolescent inpatient units and the pediatric emergency department. Enjoy the flexibility of off-hours shifts including evenings and weekends, with part-time or full-time options. This role is ideal for those with experience in pediatric psychiatry, offering a unique chance to contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Position Highlights

✓ Competitive Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

✓ Flexible scheduling: Choose your own hours and patient load

✓ Supportive, collaborative work culture

✓ Extensive professional growth and learning opportunities

✓ Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

✓ Flexible Spending Account and Retirement Programs

✓ On-site daycare and fitness facilities

✓ Employee Assistance Program

✓ Payroll-deducted college savings program

✓ 12 paid holidays and over 3 weeks of vacation in the first year

✓ Generous sick time policy

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account and Retirement Programs
  • On-site Daycare and Fitness Facilities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Payroll Deducted College Savings Program
  • 12 Paid Holidays and Over 3 Weeks of Vacation Year 1
  • Generous Sick Time
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background in pediatric psychiatry. You thrive in a flexible, collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a team focused on humanistic patient care and education.

    Next Steps

    Ready to take the next step in your career? We encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to making a difference in psychiatric care. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to match you with an opportunity that aligns with your professional goals.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $130k–$150k
    Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $150,000
    30 openings with a range
    Median midpoint in New York
    $145,000
    8 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Psych NP- IP & ED position in Syracuse, New York still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
    What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $130k–$150k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 30 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in New York?
    APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including New York's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate New York board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.