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Psychiatric LPN

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Savannah, GAJob$1,522/wkPosted 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$1,522/wk
Location
Savannah, GA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current LPN LicenseCPRHealth Certificate

Job overview

The Psychiatric LPN delivers patient care and applies the nursing process in a psychiatric or behavioral health hospital unit or community setting. The role makes clinical judgments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team. A current state LPN license is required; psychiatric or behavioral health experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient CareClinical Judgment

Qualifications

Current LPN LicensePsychiatric or Behavioral Health ExperienceCPRTB ScreeningHealth CertificateFederal, State, and Local RequirementsMust Be 18+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Psychiatric LPN

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $1522 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Savannah, GA

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 or behavioral health caresetting preferred

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

  • 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.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN - Psychiatric

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0277

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1522 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

How this job compares

Set against the 595 open Psychiatric Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$1,522/wk
  • US median$119–138K/yr105 salary ranges
  • US median$40–55/hr248 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Georgia and 595 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Psychiatric Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (154 postings).
Education
24 of the 595 open Psychiatric Nurse jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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