<p>A 26-week travel contract is open for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) specializing in Behavioral Health at a state hospital in Big Spring, TX. This is a direct patient-care role in an inpatient psychiatric setting, offering a competitive $41/hour pay rate with a full travel benefit package. The assignment is ideal for an LVN with established behavioral health experience who is ready to step into a structured state-facility environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $41.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Behavioral Health — inpatient psychiatric nursing care</li> <li>Facility type: State hospital</li> <li>Contract length: 26 weeks</li> <li>Shift structure: 8-hour shifts</li> <li>State hospital setting provides exposure to a broad acuity range within adult behavioral health</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas LVN license — or active compact state LVN license with Texas practice eligibility</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of LVN experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Behavioral health experience strongly aligned with this assignment's patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Big Spring is a West Texas city situated in Howard County, roughly midway between Midland and Abilene along I-20 — a practical base for clinicians who appreciate wide-open Permian Basin landscapes, a low cost of living, and a tight-knit community feel. The region offers affordable housing, minimal traffic, and easy weekend access to the outdoor recreation and amenities of both Midland-Odessa and Abilene.</p>