<p>Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Psychiatric — Pueblo, Colorado. This is a 24-week contract assignment at a state psychiatric hospital providing inpatient acute and long-term behavioral health care. You will work in a structured, security-supported environment delivering high-acuity psychiatric nursing with strong clinical autonomy, medication management, and therapeutic de-escalation across adult patient populations. This role offers extended contract stability, competitive weekly earnings, and meaningful resume-building experience in inpatient psychiatry.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$24/hour taxable wage plus $1,175/week tax-free stipend</li> <li>Up to $2,039 gross weekly (36 hours) or up to $2,599 gross weekly (48 hours)</li> <li>Overtime available as approved</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>24-week contract term providing extended assignment stability</li> <li>Health benefits included</li> <li>Dedicated compliance and licensing support</li> <li>24/7 recruiter access and referral bonuses</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>State psychiatric hospital serving inpatient adult acute and long-term behavioral health populations</li> <li>Structured behavioral treatment model with security-supported environment</li> <li>12-hour shift options (days or nights available)</li> <li>36 or 48 hours per week scheduling flexibility</li> <li>High clinical autonomy in medication management, monitoring, and therapeutic intervention</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team collaboration across behavioral health specialties</li> <li>Focus on crisis stabilization and de-escalation in high-acuity settings</li> <li>Rolling start dates available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado LPN license or compact license</li> <li>BLS certification (American Heart Association)</li> <li>Minimum 1 year recent acute psychiatric nursing experience</li> <li>CPI or de-escalation training strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated comfort managing high-acuity behavioral patients</li> <li>Background check required per Colorado state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo, Colorado sits in the Front Range region south of Denver, offering access to both mountain recreation and urban amenities. The area provides a lower cost of living than Denver while maintaining proximity to outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and access to the Rocky Mountain region. Pueblo has a rich cultural heritage and serves as a regional hub for healthcare and education.</p>