Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 12, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a Behavioral Health unit requiring WV or compact license, 1+ year experience, and BLS certification. Details Behavioral Health/Psych unit serving adult patients Patient ratio of 1:20 Scheduled for 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM-7:00 PM), weekdays with every other weekend Uses Avatar EMR Travelers fill in for shifts not covered by regular staff; blocked schedule requests cannot be accommodated Requirements Current WV or compact LPN license required (license required if applicable); pending license acceptable Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required BLS certification required CPI and First Aid certifications required (can be obtained during orientation) Charting system experience required Skills needed include blood glucose monitoring, medication administration (IM, SQ, oral, subcutaneous), and behavioral health care for conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior Familiarity with physical hold protocols, psychoeducation, and seclusion protocols/procedures Fingerprinting must be completed in West Virginia 7-10 business days prior to start, per state requirement Proof of COVID and flu vaccination record required at orientation Minimum 3 manager or charge references within the past 2 years required for consideration Additional Information Provide direct patient care including medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, and behavioral health interventions for adult psychiatric patients Orientation held on Mondays from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; all required modules and CPI training must be completed prior to arrival or candidate will be turned away with no exceptions Approximately 8 hours of non-billable modules must be completed before start Scrubs provided in blue (navy or royal blue) Locals are accepted First-time travelers are accepted Perm employees of the facility cannot return as travelers Travelers may only work contracts for up to 1 year at this facility Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays Previous probationary actions on license considered on a case-by-case basis