<p>A state hospital in Big Spring, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a 26-week travel contract in its Behavioral Health unit. This is a direct patient-care role within a structured inpatient psychiatric environment, offering stable shift hours and a competitive hourly rate for experienced LVNs ready to make an immediate impact in a high-need specialty setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $41.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts available</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Behavioral Health — inpatient psychiatric nursing within a state hospital setting</li> <li>Facility type: State Hospital, providing structured, high-acuity psychiatric care</li> <li>Contract length: 26 weeks</li> <li>Shift structure: 8-hour shifts</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas LVN license or active compact state LVN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of LVN clinical experience</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Must pass a criminal record check as required by Texas state law for this employment type</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Big Spring is a West Texas city situated in Howard County, roughly midway between Midland and Abilene along I-20 — a location that offers easy highway access to larger regional metros while maintaining a small-city pace and a notably low cost of living. The surrounding high plains landscape draws outdoor enthusiasts to nearby Comanche Trail Park and Lake Colorado City, and the area's affordable housing and tight-knit community make it a practical and comfortable base for the duration of a travel assignment.</p>