Psychiatric LPN/LVN

Amergis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, in Charleston, SC, seeks a Psychiatric LPN responsible for applying the nursing process and delivering patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital or behavioral health setting. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborate with the care team to make timely clinical judgments.

The role is Travel, with benefits including weekly pay, health/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in state of assignment
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred
• 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

• The LPN provides nursing care in the psychiatric unit under RN supervision
• Applies the nursing process and collaborates with the care team
• Demonstrates clinical judgment in an effective and efficient manner

Skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

LPN license in state of assignment

Job description

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 care setting preferred
• 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: 0695

Contract Duration: 26

Pay Rate: $1410 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-12T21:02:27