Behavioral Health RN - 13-Week Temp, Day/Night Shifts, $60/hr

Acadia Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for a 13-week temporary assignment. Shifts: Day 7a-7p and Night 7p-7a, with pay of $60 per hour.

This temporary role is not an agency contract and does not include travel stipends. You will assess patients, develop care plans, manage records, educate families, and ensure accurate medication administration within state nursing regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have >1 year of behavioral health nursing experience.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Education

Accredited school of nursing

RN license

Job description

Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for a 13-week temporary assignment. Shifts: Day 7a-7p and Night 7p-7a, with pay of $60 per hour.

This temporary role is not an agency contract and does not include travel stipends. You will assess patients, develop care plans, manage records, educate families, and ensure accurate medication administration within state nursing regulations.