<p>A 6-month travel contract for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) specializing in Behavioral Health is open at a State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad, TX. This facility serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured, state-operated residential care environment — a clinically meaningful setting for LVNs with behavioral health experience. At $41 per hour with a full travel benefit package, this contract offers strong earning potential alongside the stability of a defined 6-month engagement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $41.00 per hour</li> <li>6-month contract length with 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 to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Behavioral Health nursing within a State Supported Living Center (SSLC)</li> <li>Facility type: State-operated residential center serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities</li> <li>8-hour shifts; specific shift times to be confirmed at placement</li> <li>Structured, long-term residential care environment with a consistent patient population</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas LVN license or licensure from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state required</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>Must be able to pass a criminal record background check as mandated by Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Carlsbad is a small, close-knit community in San Saba County in the Texas Hill Country — a region known for its scenic river valleys, pecan orchards, and quiet rural character. The area offers a low cost of living and a slower pace of life, making it well suited for travel clinicians who prefer a peaceful environment between shifts. San Angelo, a regional hub with full shopping, dining, and entertainment amenities, is approximately 60 miles to the west and easily accessible for weekend excursions.</p>