Psych Child & Adolescent RN - Day Shift (Temp)

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-week temporary internal registry position in Chicago, IL. The role is day shift, full-time (.9), and pays $60.00 per hour (flat rate). You will educate patients and families, participate in crisis intervention, and support inpatient behavioral health care.

Requirements include an active RN license in the state, BLS, and knowledge of mental health laws. Assignment duration and staffing may vary with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of mental health laws and practice standards.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary treatment team processes in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, education, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Lead therapeutic groups and assist with psychiatric crisis intervention.
• Record medical histories, monitor symptoms, and assist diagnostics.
• Administer treatments and medications; support discharge planning and follow-up.

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Mental Health Laws knowledge

Interdisciplinary treatment team knowledge

Behavioral health continuum of care knowledge

Job description

Saint Mary of Nazareth is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-week temporary internal registry position in Chicago, IL. The role is day shift, full-time (.9), and pays $60.00 per hour (flat rate). You will educate patients and families, participate in crisis intervention, and support inpatient behavioral health care.

Requirements include an active RN license in the state, BLS, and knowledge of mental health laws. Assignment duration and staffing may vary with operational needs.