Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Job
Newark, NY
Contracted
Rochester - DeMay Living Center
Mid Level
Step into a vital role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (Psych) on a dynamic travel assignment across New York and Newark, designed to empower you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals navigating mental health journeys. Your expertise will support individuals in crisis, recovery, and ongoing wellness, while you experience the energy of major urban centers and the warmth of close-knit communities. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to apply evidence-based psychiatric nursing in diverse settings, to grow professionally, and to impact patient outcomes with compassion, skill, and resilience. As you travel, you’ll also have the chance to discover the beauty of the state—from the scenic Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks to the cultural richness of New York City neighborhoods and the vibrant neighborhoods of Newark—creating a rewarding backdrop for your professional path.
Location Benefits: Working in New York and Newark offers you an extraordinary blend of urban vitality and interconnected care networks. In New York, you can rotate through psychiatric units, outpatient programs, and community mental health facilities across bustling metropolitan areas and quieter suburban campuses, gaining exposure to a wide spectrum of presentations and treatment modalities. Newark expands your horizon with access to innovative behavioral health services, integrated care teams, and close collaboration with social work, psychology, and medical colleagues. The opportunity to work across locations in the U.S. (as part of a broader travel program) gives you flexibility to align assignments with your personal goals, seasonal interests, and professional development plans. Enjoy competitive compensation, the chance to earn while learning, and the support you need as you adapt to different facility cultures, electronic health record systems, and care protocols. And beyond work, this itinerary lets you savor the state’s diverse landscapes, from waterfront promenades and historic districts to parks and river trails that invite exploration after shifts.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Psych-focused LPN, you’ll provide compassionate, patient-centered care on psychiatric units, crisis intervention teams, and community-based settings. Key responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, monitoring vital signs, assisting with medication administration and management, observing for safety risks, de-escalating crises, and documenting care activities in alignment with treatment plans and standards of practice. You’ll collaborate with RNs, physicians, social workers, case managers, and therapists to support individualized recovery goals, implement behavior plans, and facilitate activities that promote mood stabilization and goal attainment. You’ll assist with group and individual therapies as directed, participate in discharge planning, and contribute to continuity of care across shifts and settings. This role supports professional growth through exposure to diverse psychiatric presentations—depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress, and substance use-related conditions—allowing you to refine assessment techniques, enhance medication knowledge, and build competencies in de-escalation, safety planning, and patient advocacy. Benefits include a competitive weekly pay range of $1,320–$1,381, a sign-on or completion bonus, and housing assistance to ease relocation. You’ll have the flexibility of weeks-long assignments with extension opportunities based on performance, facility needs, and your own preferences. While traveling, you’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated, 24/7 team who can assist with schedules, accommodations, and any on-site or logistical questions. It’s a chance to grow within psychiatric nursing, expanding your scope of practice while making a tangible difference in patient outcomes. Start date is 02/09/2026, with assignments lasting weeks at a time, enabling you to plan ahead and explore new communities while maintaining clinical continuity and care quality. Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be clarified during the hiring process. The program welcomes you to extend opportunities when you demonstrate excellence, consistency, and a strong fit with the facility’s culture and patient needs.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff through mentorship, ongoing education, and transparent pathways for advancement. You’ll be supported by a culture that prioritizes compassionate care, respectful teamwork, and professional development. Our framework emphasizes safe, evidence-based psychiatric nursing practice, opportunities to lead in care planning, and a welcoming environment where your input helps shape patient pathways. We value your expertise and recognize the critical role you play in improving access to high-quality mental health services. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive network, you’ll find pathways to expand responsibilities, pursue specialty certifications, and advance to roles that align with your career ambitions—all while contributing to better outcomes for patients and communities.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to bring your psychiatric nursing expertise to diverse settings across New York and Newark, start a journey that honors your skills and fuels your professional growth. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and stands beside you every step of the way as you travel, care, and grow. This is your moment to influence recovery, build lasting connections, and shape the future of psychiatric care while exploring new places and opportunities.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: Working in New York and Newark offers you an extraordinary blend of urban vitality and interconnected care networks. In New York, you can rotate through psychiatric units, outpatient programs, and community mental health facilities across bustling metropolitan areas and quieter suburban campuses, gaining exposure to a wide spectrum of presentations and treatment modalities. Newark expands your horizon with access to innovative behavioral health services, integrated care teams, and close collaboration with social work, psychology, and medical colleagues. The opportunity to work across locations in the U.S. (as part of a broader travel program) gives you flexibility to align assignments with your personal goals, seasonal interests, and professional development plans. Enjoy competitive compensation, the chance to earn while learning, and the support you need as you adapt to different facility cultures, electronic health record systems, and care protocols. And beyond work, this itinerary lets you savor the state’s diverse landscapes, from waterfront promenades and historic districts to parks and river trails that invite exploration after shifts.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Psych-focused LPN, you’ll provide compassionate, patient-centered care on psychiatric units, crisis intervention teams, and community-based settings. Key responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, monitoring vital signs, assisting with medication administration and management, observing for safety risks, de-escalating crises, and documenting care activities in alignment with treatment plans and standards of practice. You’ll collaborate with RNs, physicians, social workers, case managers, and therapists to support individualized recovery goals, implement behavior plans, and facilitate activities that promote mood stabilization and goal attainment. You’ll assist with group and individual therapies as directed, participate in discharge planning, and contribute to continuity of care across shifts and settings. This role supports professional growth through exposure to diverse psychiatric presentations—depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress, and substance use-related conditions—allowing you to refine assessment techniques, enhance medication knowledge, and build competencies in de-escalation, safety planning, and patient advocacy. Benefits include a competitive weekly pay range of $1,320–$1,381, a sign-on or completion bonus, and housing assistance to ease relocation. You’ll have the flexibility of weeks-long assignments with extension opportunities based on performance, facility needs, and your own preferences. While traveling, you’ll receive comprehensive support from a dedicated, 24/7 team who can assist with schedules, accommodations, and any on-site or logistical questions. It’s a chance to grow within psychiatric nursing, expanding your scope of practice while making a tangible difference in patient outcomes. Start date is 02/09/2026, with assignments lasting weeks at a time, enabling you to plan ahead and explore new communities while maintaining clinical continuity and care quality. Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be clarified during the hiring process. The program welcomes you to extend opportunities when you demonstrate excellence, consistency, and a strong fit with the facility’s culture and patient needs.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering staff through mentorship, ongoing education, and transparent pathways for advancement. You’ll be supported by a culture that prioritizes compassionate care, respectful teamwork, and professional development. Our framework emphasizes safe, evidence-based psychiatric nursing practice, opportunities to lead in care planning, and a welcoming environment where your input helps shape patient pathways. We value your expertise and recognize the critical role you play in improving access to high-quality mental health services. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive network, you’ll find pathways to expand responsibilities, pursue specialty certifications, and advance to roles that align with your career ambitions—all while contributing to better outcomes for patients and communities.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to bring your psychiatric nursing expertise to diverse settings across New York and Newark, start a journey that honors your skills and fuels your professional growth. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and stands beside you every step of the way as you travel, care, and grow. This is your moment to influence recovery, build lasting connections, and shape the future of psychiatric care while exploring new places and opportunities.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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