Local Contract LPN / LVN - Behavioral Health
Tuscaloosa, AL
GQR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
$32/hourOverview
- Start Date10/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays, Evenings, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Behavioral Health LPN – Days / Evenings / Nights
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Start Dates: 10/16, 11/2, 11/16, 12/1, or 12/16 Contract
Length: 13 weeks Hours: 40 hours/week Schedule: 4x10s
Available Shifts
- Days: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
- Evenings: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM
- Nights: 10:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Compensation
Travel LPN
- Gross Weekly Pay: $1,350
- Taxable Pay: $600/week
- Housing Stipend: $750/week
- Meals Stipend: $0
Local LPN
- Gross Weekly Pay: $1,280
- Taxable Pay: $1,280/week
Position Overview
Seeking a Behavioral Health LPN to provide nursing care to adult patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Patient population includes individuals with behavioral health needs, developmental delays, and probate or forensic commitments.
Patient Population
- Adult males and females, ages 18+
- Probate and forensic commitments
- Behavioral health
- Developmental delays
Requirements
- Active Alabama LPN license or Compact License
- Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience
- Behavioral Health experience
- BLS certification
- Travel experience preferred, but not required
Scheduling & Weekend Rotation
- Candidates will work every third weekend.
- Weekend shifts will be 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.
- Following the scheduled weekend, candidates will receive three days off and work additional shifts to complete their 40-hour workweek.
- Workweek runs Saturday–Friday.
- No floating required.
- Limited RTO accepted (maximum 2–3 days).
- No holiday RTO.
Interested in this opportunity? Apply today to learn more!
Employer
GQR Healthcare
3 nurses recommend working with GQR Healthcare
Pros
Responsive, friendly, follows up often. Staying true to contract
Cons
None with gqr, my issues have been with the hospital scheduling
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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.
About Tuscaloosa, AL
As a travel nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:- Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
- Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
- Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.