Psychiatric LVN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric LVN for a travel assignment in Big Spring, TX. The role involves applying the nursing process and delivering patient care in psychiatric units, with supervision by a Registered Nurse and collaboration with the care team.

Minimum requirements include an active LPN license in the state of assignment and CPR where applicable. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive insurance options. This is a travel position with a 40-hour week.

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 the nursing process and deliver patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital or behavioral health facility; may work in community settings.
• Demonstrate ability to make clinical judgments under supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

Skills

LPN license

Psychiatric experience

CPR

TB test or chest x-ray

Health certificate

Job description

Psychiatric LVN

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $1754 / Week

Hours: 40.00

Location: Big Spring, TX

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: 0773

Contract Duration: 26

Pay Rate: $1754 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-11-02T16:36:06