<p>A 6-month travel contract for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is open at a State Supported Living Center in Lubbock, TX, serving a behavioral health population. This is a direct-care nursing role with a competitive $41/hour pay rate, comprehensive travel benefits, and a structured 8-hour shift schedule. Lubbock offers an affordable cost of living and a stable, mission-driven care environment for LVNs who thrive in behavioral health settings.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $41.00 per hour</li> <li>Contract length: 6 months with weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts for easy placement</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards & recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to manage credentialing details</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility type: State Supported Living Center — a structured, residential behavioral health environment serving individuals with complex needs</li> <li>8-hour shifts with a defined, consistent schedule</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities including physical assessment, pertinent diagnostic testing, and ongoing health status monitoring</li> <li>Medication administration and treatment delivery as part of a coordinated care team</li> <li>Active participation in individualized care planning for residents</li> <li>Ongoing communication with attending physicians regarding changes in resident condition and diagnostic results</li> <li>Patient and family education on health-related issues integral to the role</li> <li>Documentation completed in compliance with state, federal, and facility standards</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of Texas</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of LVN/LPN clinical experience</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Comfort with behavioral health or residential care populations preferred given the facility type</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lubbock is a mid-sized West Texas city and home to Texas Tech University, offering a low cost of living, a friendly community atmosphere, and a surprisingly vibrant arts, dining, and music scene rooted in its West Texas heritage. The city sits on the Southern High Plains with wide-open skies, easy access to outdoor recreation, and affordable housing — an appealing base for travel clinicians looking to stretch their contract earnings further. Lubbock's central location in the region makes it a practical and comfortable assignment destination for nurses seeking a stable, community-oriented environment.</p>