Psychiatric LPN/LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Psychiatric Services

Coalinga, California | Multiple Shifts Available | 6-Month Contract | Up to 1-Year Extensions

Join One of California's Largest Behavioral Health Teams!

We are actively hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs/LPNs) for psychiatric and correctional healthcare settings across California. If you're looking for a stable contract opportunity, consistent full-time hours, and the potential for long-term assignment extensions, we'd love to connect with you.

With nearly 200 agency healthcare professionals currently onsite, this is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a large, experienced clinical team while expanding your behavioral health and correctional nursing experience.

Position Highlights

Full-time schedule - 40 hours per week

12 immediate openings

Initial 6-month contract

Strong possibility of extension up to 1 year or longer

Variety of units and patient care settings

Day, Evening, and Night shifts available

No client interview required for submission

Available Shifts

Day Shift

• 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Evening Shift

• 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Night Shift

• 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

30-minute paid break provided within the first 5 hours of each shift.

What You'll Do

As an LVN/LPN, you will provide direct nursing care within psychiatric and medical units while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Assignments may vary across:

• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Units
• Medical Units
• Specialized Correctional Healthcare Programs
• Various patient populations and care environments

Orientation & Training

We are committed to setting you up for success.

• Two orientation sessions held each month
• Comprehensive facility onboarding and regulatory training
• Mental health certification included
• Approximately 6 weeks of training before independent floor assignment
• Structured support from experienced clinical educators

Requirements

Required Documents for Submission

• Current Nursing Resume
• Active BLS Certification
• Government-Issued Photo ID
• Facility Entrance Form

Licensure

• Active LVN/LPN License

Why Apply?

Consistent full-time hours

Long-term contract stability

Opportunity to gain valuable psychiatric nursing experience

Supportive clinical onboarding program

Multiple shift options to fit your schedule

Immediate openings with a streamlined hiring process

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

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.