<p>A state hospital in Big Spring, TX is seeking a travel Registered Nurse with Behavioral Health experience for an immediate 6-month contract assignment. This is an 8-hour shift position within a structured inpatient behavioral health environment, offering a straightforward pay rate and a full travel benefit package. The most compelling differentiator here is the $46/hour pay rate combined with tax-free travel and housing stipends — a strong total compensation package for an experienced behavioral health RN.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $46.00 per hour</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends (tax-free where applicable)</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>6-month travel contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>Facility type: state hospital — inpatient behavioral health setting</li> <li>8-hour shifts</li> <li>Behavioral health specialty focus: inpatient psychiatric nursing care</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas RN license or compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience required</li> <li>Behavioral health nursing experience expected given the specialty setting</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Big Spring is a West Texas city situated in Howard County, roughly 115 miles east of Midland and 175 miles west of Abilene — well-positioned for clinicians who appreciate wide-open landscapes, a low cost of living, and a tight-knit community feel. The region offers access to outdoor recreation including nearby Lake Colorado City State Park, and the surrounding Permian Basin area provides a culturally rich, historically significant backdrop for those looking to explore West Texas during their assignment.</p>