<p>A behavioral health state facility in Weston, West Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with psychiatric or behavioral health experience for a 6-month travel contract beginning April 14, 2026. This is a direct patient-care role embedded within a state-operated behavioral health setting, offering competitive blended compensation for both local and traveling clinicians. Weston's facility serves a regional population requiring dedicated mental health nursing support, making this an opportunity for LPNs who want meaningful, specialty-focused work in a structured inpatient environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $35.00 per hour; travel package: $17.00/hr taxed + $700 non-taxed stipend per week, with a $44.00/hr overtime rate</li> <li>6-month contract with a confirmed start date of April 14, 2026</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and a rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty focus: behavioral health nursing within a state-operated psychiatric facility</li> <li>Facility type: behavioral health state facility serving a regional West Virginia patient population</li> <li>Variable shift schedule — flexibility across days, evenings, or nights depending on facility need</li> <li>Inpatient psychiatric environment requiring comfort with behavioral health acuity and de-escalation</li> <li>Immediate opening with a defined 6-month contract length</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid LPN license in West Virginia or a compact state license accepted</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of LPN clinical experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing background strongly aligned with this role</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Weston is a small city in Lewis County in the heart of West Virginia, offering a quiet, low-cost-of-living lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian highlands. The area provides easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and the Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park, while remaining within reasonable driving distance of Clarksburg and the broader north-central West Virginia region. For travel clinicians, Weston offers affordable short-term housing options and a close-knit community atmosphere that makes a 6-month assignment feel grounded rather than transient.</p>