<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 with complex, long-term care needs. This is a direct-care nursing role with meaningful clinical responsibility — physical assessment, medication administration, care planning, and physician collaboration — in a structured residential facility environment. At $41/hour, this contract offers strong travel compensation paired with a full benefits package for the right LVN ready to make an impact in behavioral health.</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>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 available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>6-month contract at a State Supported Living Center — a residential facility serving individuals with behavioral health and developmental needs</li> <li>8-hour shifts; specific shift times to be confirmed at placement</li> <li>Conduct physical examinations and pertinent diagnostic assessments to determine resident health status</li> <li>Administer medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and physician orders</li> <li>Active participant in the interdisciplinary care planning process for each resident</li> <li>Communicate directly with physicians regarding changes in resident condition, diagnostic results, and clinical updates</li> <li>Document assessments and care delivery in compliance with state, federal, and facility standards</li> <li>Provide health education to residents and their families on relevant health-related topics</li> <li>Complete required regulatory forms and documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of Texas</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Behavioral health or residential/long-term care experience preferred given the facility type</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lubbock is a mid-sized West Texas city of approximately 260,000 residents, home to Texas Tech University and its academic medical center, giving the city an energetic, collegiate character alongside a strong healthcare infrastructure. The region offers a low cost of living, abundant sunshine, and easy access to outdoor recreation including Buddy Holly Lake, Buffalo Springs Lake, and the scenic Caprock Canyons to the east. Lubbock's central location in the South Plains makes it a practical base for travel nurses seeking a welcoming community with genuine Texas character.</p>