<p>A behavioral health state facility in Weston, West Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with behavioral health experience for a 6-month travel contract beginning April 14, 2026. This is a direct opportunity to work within a dedicated psychiatric and behavioral health environment, providing hands-on nursing care to a specialized patient population. The position offers competitive local and travel compensation tiers, with variable shift scheduling to accommodate a range of availability.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $35.00 per hour; travel rate: $17.00 taxed + $700.00 non-taxed stipend per week, with a $44.00 per hour overtime rate</li> <li>6-month contract engagement with a confirmed start date of April 14, 2026</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses and a rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support, plus 24/7 team availability</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Behavioral health state facility — a specialized psychiatric care environment serving a defined regional patient population</li> <li>Variable shift scheduling, offering flexibility across days, evenings, or nights depending on facility need</li> <li>LPN scope of practice within a structured behavioral health setting, supporting patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination</li> <li>Collaborative care model typical of state-operated behavioral health facilities, working alongside RNs, psychiatrists, social workers, and allied health staff</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 experience required; behavioral health background strongly aligned with this role</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required prior to start</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, making it an appealing destination for travel clinicians who value a slower pace and scenic surroundings. Weston is also home to the historic Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, a landmark that reflects the region's deep roots in behavioral health history.</p>