Psych – RN

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Job ID: 891964

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,054.17

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health

Location

Chicago, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (6 Weeks) | Full-Time | Days, 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday required | Flexibility with scheduling is a must

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on a psychiatric/behavioral health unit serving acute, geriatric, and higher-functioning populations, including those with mental illness and substance abuse diagnoses
• Float to medical-surgical unit as needed; may be assigned a patient load or function in a support/aide capacity
• Perform phlebotomy and blood draws as needed
• Complete required Meditech training (approximately 6–8 hours, completed during the compliance process prior to start)
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and adhere to unit protocols and scheduling expectations
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and a positive unit culture; demonstrate resilience and adaptability to change

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of acute hospital experience
• Previous mental health or behavioral health experience required
• At least one previously completed travel nursing contract required — new travelers will not be considered
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious declination must be submitted and approved by committee prior to start date
• No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) will be accepted for this assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Meditech electronic health records
• Strong phlebotomy and laboratory skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a team

Why Join Us

• Expected 72 hours biweekly on a structured day-shift schedule, with one cancellation allowance per two-week period
• Opportunity to work within a diverse, multi-population behavioral health unit in a dynamic urban healthcare setting

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