Psychiatric LPN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Travel Psychiatric LPN to provide specialized nursing care in psychiatric units or mental health settings. The role requires an active LPN license and at least 18 years of age, with CPR and health clearances as applicable.

The position offers competitive pay per week and full benefits, with travel assignments across healthcare facilities. 1 year psychiatric experience is preferred, and the nurse will operate under RN supervision within a collaborative

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process and deliver patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital or mental health facility.
• Make clinical judgments under supervision of a Registered Nurse and with the care team.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Psychiatric LPN

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $1460 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Knoxville, TN

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

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of aRegistered 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 caresetting preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• 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: 0697

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1460 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-28T15:45:20