Job Description
SpectrumACS is seeking a LPN / LVN Psychiatric for a travel job in Pueblo, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Travel
Psych LPN / LVN – Travel – Days | 36 Hours | $1,972/week
Pueblo, CO
Start: 4/20/2026
24-Week Contract
Compensation & Schedule
$1,972 per week
36 hours guaranteed
3x12-hour day shifts
Weekend and holiday rotation required
Position Overview
SpectrumACS, a division of American Correctional Solutions, is hiring experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) for a 24-week travel assignment at a Colorado state inpatient psychiatric hospital in Pueblo. This facility serves adult forensic and civil behavioral health populations in a secure, team-based environment.
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric nursing care under RN supervision
Assist with patient assessments
Administer medications as permitted by scope of practice
Monitor patient behavior and document observations
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts
Participate in MANDT crisis management training
Requirements
Active Colorado LPN license (endorsement required prior to start)
1+ years of inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health experience
Current AHA BLS certification
Experience working in secure, forensic, or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred
Ability to work day shifts, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Job Type: Travel Contract
Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
SpectrumACS Job ID #CMHHIP-LPN-TRV-AM-36. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About SpectrumACS
SpectrumACS is a proven leader in travel and local healthcare staffing, connecting nurses, behavioral health specialists, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities in state and county facilities.
Founded by American Correctional Solutions—the pioneer in delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional institutions more than 40 years ago—SpectrumACS builds on a strong legacy of innovation and service.
Today, we partner with facilities across the country to enhance patient care while offering healthcare professionals the chance to grow their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in unique and dynamic settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Sick pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits