Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Waco, TX
GQR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,600/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration6 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,600/week

Estimated taxable pay
$600/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,000/week

Description

Behavioral Health LVN/LPN – Days | Waco, TX

Join a supportive behavioral health team caring for adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.

Assignment Details:

Location: Waco, TX
8-week contract
40 hours/week
Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5x8 schedule
Rotating weekends
Estimated Weekly Pay: Up to $1,600 (travel package)

Requirements:

Active Texas LVN/LPN license
AHA BLS certification
Minimum 2 years of LVN/LPN experience
At least 1 year of experience in a facility setting (behavioral health, long-term care, ICF/IDD, skilled nursing, or similar)
Strong medication administration experience
Comfortable floating to different units as needed
COVID vaccination required

Great opportunity for nurses with long-term care or skilled nursing backgrounds looking to make a difference in behavioral health. Apply today for more details!

Employer

GQR Healthcare

2.8rating(65 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with GQR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive, friendly, follows up often. Staying true to contract

Cons

None with gqr, my issues have been with the hospital scheduling

Recommends working with GQR Healthcare

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Review of Leila Pomales on Mar 28, 2026

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About

GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market.

In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality.

Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.

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About Waco, TX

As a travel nurse in Waco, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F.
Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities and universities.

Transportation

Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
Growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Vibrant art and music scene with local galleries and live music venues.
Opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water sports.

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