Psychiatric LPN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 2,929,000 - 3,968,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric LPN for a travel assignment in Fayetteville, NC. The LPN will support psychiatric/behavioral health units, performing nursing duties under RN supervision and within care teams.

The role requires a current LPN license in the issuing state, CPR if applicable, and the ability to meet state/federal requirements. Competitive weekly pay and benefits apply to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in state of assignment.
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health care setting preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process and deliver patient care in a psychiatric unit.
• Collaborate with care team under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment in a fast-paced setting.

Education

Current LPN license in state of assignment

CPR certification

Job description

Psychiatric LPN

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 1461 Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Fayetteville, NC

The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN license in state of assignment
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health care setting preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN – Psychiatric

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0142

Contract Duration: 8

Pay Rate: $1461 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-11T19:32:45