<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 patient-care role within a dedicated psychiatric and behavioral health setting, offering competitive local and travel compensation packages with immediate start availability. Weston's state behavioral health facility serves a broad regional population, making this an opportunity to deliver meaningful, high-acuity psychiatric nursing care in a structured institutional environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $35.00 per hour</li> <li>Travel compensation: $17.00/hr taxed + $700 non-taxed stipend, with a $44.00/hr overtime rate</li> <li>6-month contract with a confirmed start date of April 14, 2026</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinician support throughout the duration of the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Behavioral health state facility — a structured, institutional psychiatric care environment serving a broad regional patient population</li> <li>Variable shift scheduling (days, evenings, or nights depending on facility need)</li> <li>Direct LPN patient care responsibilities within a behavioral health specialty setting</li> <li>Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment typical of state-operated psychiatric facilities</li> <li>Immediate opening with a defined 6-month contract length — strong potential for extension based on facility need</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 clinical experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Behavioral health experience strongly aligned with this placement; candidates with psychiatric or mental health nursing backgrounds are well-suited</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Weston is a small city in Lewis County in north-central West Virginia, situated along the Staunton River and within easy reach of the Monongahela National Forest — a region known for hiking, fishing, whitewater recreation, and four-season outdoor access. The area offers a low cost of living and a close-knit community atmosphere, and it sits roughly 90 minutes from both Morgantown (home to West Virginia University) and Charleston, providing access to larger-city amenities when desired. For travel clinicians seeking a quieter pace, natural surroundings, and meaningful behavioral health work, Weston is a compelling assignment destination.</p>