Job Description
Seize the opportunity to serve as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Psychiatry, a role built on compassion, clinical skill, and patient empowerment. This multiweek travel assignment invites you to apply your practical nursing expertise within behavioral health settings where every interaction can stabilize a life, reduce distress, and foster recovery. You’ll work with dedicated psychiatrists, therapists, and support teams to monitor, support, and advocate for patients facing mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and crisis situations. Your steady presence, precise assessment, and therapeutic communication will help patients feel heard, respected, and motivated toward meaningful progress. This is more than a job—it's a chance to influence care trajectories, expand your clinical repertoire, and grow as a professional who can adapt caring strategies to diverse personalities and circumstances. While you serve, you’ll also have the opportunity to experience the beauty and vitality of New York’s urban energy and Newark’s cultural richness, where iconic parks, riverfront promenades, historical districts, and a plethora of dining and arts experiences complement your professional journey.
Location Benefits: The assignment places you in New York and Newark, offering the best of both worlds—the fast pace and resources of major urban centers alongside access to quieter neighborhoods with strong community ties. You’ll join facilities that emphasize patient-centered care, trauma-informed approaches, and collaborative treatment planning. The arrangement also opens the door to working in various locations across the United States, expanding your professional network and allowing you to experience different care models, patient populations, and clinical challenges. In addition to professional growth, you’ll have the chance to explore the region’s seasonal beauty, from waterfront walks along the Hudson to leafy parks and cultural landmarks that celebrate resilience. The dynamic setting supports ongoing learning, interdisciplinary teamwork, and exposure to innovative behavioral health practices while you enjoy the unique local flavors and neighborhoods that make each site special.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this psychiatric nursing role, you’ll perform crucial responsibilities with autonomy and guidance:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, reassess mental status, and identify changes in risk, mood, and function.
- Administer prescribed medications, observe therapeutic responses, manage side effects, and communicate observations to the care team for timely treatment adjustments.
- Provide de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safety planning to maintain a therapeutic milieu and protect patients and staff.
- Support daily living activities, reinforce therapeutic goals, assist with psychoeducation for patients and families, and help patients engage in individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care, document progress, and update care plans as conditions evolve.
- Demonstrate professional growth by expanding skills in behavioral health nursing, crisis stabilization, medication monitoring, and patient advocacy.
- Enjoy competitive benefits that may include a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities for contract extensions as your assignment progresses.
- Benefit from 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team and clinical mentors as you move across sites, ensuring you always have clinical and logistical guidance when you need it.
- Be prepared for a flexible schedule and a range of patient needs, with the reality that guaranteed hours may be 0.0 but with the potential for meaningful, consistent engagement based on facility demand and assignment length.
Your start date is 02/16/2026, and assignments are structured in weeks with weekly pay between $1,309 and $1,348. The precise hours and final compensation will be confirmed during the hiring process and may vary by site, shift and assignment length. This role also emphasizes clear growth paths—learning opportunities, mentorship, and potential extensions that allow you to deepen your expertise in psychiatric care while building lasting professional relationships in a supportive, values-driven environment.
Company Values: Our organization is built on a clear commitment to empowering staff, honoring professional development, and cultivating a positive, collaborative workplace. You’ll find a culture that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and respectful teamwork, with leadership that supports career advancement and provides the tools and resources you need to thrive. Expect robust onboarding, access to ongoing education, and structured feedback that helps you refine your practice, expand your scope, and take on increasing responsibility within a compassionate, patient-focused framework. The environment is designed to be inclusive, supportive, and oriented toward both personal well-being and high-quality patient outcomes.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your nursing skills to meaningful psychiatric care, to travel with purpose, and to grow within a company that rewards dedication and professional development, we want to hear from you. Take the next step to join a team that values your contribution, offers meaningful opportunities to advance, and provides comprehensive support as you navigate new locations and patient journeys. Learn, impact, and evolve—apply today to begin a rewarding chapter in psychiatric nursing.
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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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Seasonal work, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work,