Psychiatric LPN/LVN

Amergis; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; 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 is seeking a Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN for a travel assignment. The role involves applying nursing processes and delivering patient care in psychiatric units within hospitals, mental health facilities, or community settings, under RN supervision and care-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical judgment, meets licensure requirements, and adheres to federal/state/local regulations while providing compassionate care in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state of assignment.
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred.
• CPR certification may be required.
• 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.

Skills

LPN License

CPR Certification

Psychiatric care experience

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: $1600 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-17T14:12:39