LPN Psych travel opportunity in Pueblo, CO
Position Details
Location: Pueblo, CO
Specialty: LPN - Psychiatric Nursing
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Shift Availability: Days or Nights
Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends
Contract Length: 26 Weeks
Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Weekly Travel Package (36 Hours)
$2,038 Total Weekly Package
$792 Weekly Taxable Wages ($22.00/hr x 36 hours)
$770 Weekly Lodging Allowance
$476 Weekly Meals & Incidentals Allowance
Facility Information
State Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Patients are court-ordered to reside in the facility
High-acuity forensic psychiatric environment serving adult and adolescent populations
Must be comfortable working with patients exhibiting significant behavioral challenges
Staff are required to participate in patient holds and physical restraints when necessary
Cerner-based charting system
Must have flexibility to work according to facility needs
Floating between all units is required
Schedules and unit assignments are determined by the facility and are not guaranteed
Requires 2+ years of psychiatric nursing experience, including at least 1 year of inpatient psych experience
The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.
The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.
Minimum Requirements:
-
Current LPN license in state of assignment
-
1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred
-
Current CPR if applicable
-
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
-
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
-
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
-
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
-
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
-
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
-
401(k) savings plan
-
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN - Psychiatric
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0680
Contract Duration: 26
Pay Rate: $2038 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-07-10T14:02:01
