LPN/LVN Psychiatric

Travel & Local Psychiatric LVN/LPN Opportunity – Sacramento, CA | Auto Offer

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Psychiatric LVN/LPN for a 13-week contract assignment in California. This is an Auto-Offer position with no interview required, making it a great opportunity for qualified behavioral health professionals ready to start quickly.

Position Details

Specialty: Psychiatric LVN/LPN

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 08/11/2026

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends

Shift Options:

• Days: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Nights: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Interview: None Required

Offer Type: Auto Offer

RTO: No RTO accepted

Compensation

Travel LVN/LPN

• Up to $1,760/week

Local LVN/LPN

• Up to $1,280/week

Minimum Requirements

• Active California LVN License
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Recent inpatient psychiatric experience required
• Current BLS Certification
• CPI, ProAct, or PMAB Certification

Clinical Experience Preferred

Experience caring for patients with:

• ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• PTSD
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Psychotic Disorders
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Additional exposure to:

• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Alcohol & Opiate Withdrawal
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Pain Management
• Geriatric Behavioral Health
• Wound Care Patients

Patient Population

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Pediatrics

Work Environment

• Psychiatric Hospital/Unit
• Locked Behavioral Health Unit
• Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency
• Eating Disorder Unit
• Emergency Department Support
• Endocrine/Metabolic Settings

Unit & Charting Information

• Charting Systems: ObservSmart & EPIC
• Electronic Patient Rounding
• Rover Devices for:
• Vital Signs Documentation
• Intake Tracking
• Patient Monitoring

Submission Requirements

Qualified candidates should be prepared to provide:

• Updated Resume
• All Certifications
• Professional References
• Shift Preference (Days or Nights)
• Available Start Date

Candidates must also answer:

• Have you ever been named as a defendant in a professional liability action?
• Has action ever been taken against your professional license?
• Have you previously traveled with your staffing agency?
• Have you ever been terminated from an assignment?

Why Apply?

• Auto Offer Process
• No Client Interview
• Behavioral Health Experience
• Competitive Weekly Compensation
• Fast Submission and Placement Process

Apply today to be considered for this high-priority Psychiatric LVN/LPN opportunity.

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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. 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. Apply Now