Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health-Days

Gateway Regional Medical Center; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holiday time

Retirement plan with employer match

Shift differentials

Structured onboarding and team support

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Services Registered Nurse (BHS RN) to join their caring team. This full-time role involves caring for patients experiencing mental health challenges in a structured inpatient environment.

Offering competitive pay ranging from $32 to $48/hr, the position requires a valid Illinois RN license and BLS certification. The hospital provides a collaborative work setting and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an RN.
• Current Illinois RN license is mandatory.
• Behavioral health experience is preferred but not required for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crises.
• Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation skills to maintain safety.
• Provide consistent structure and supportive care.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

De-escalation skills

Teamwork

Professional boundaries

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN required)

Current Illinois RN license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CPI certification required within 1 month of hire

Job description

Behavioral Health Services Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | Gateway Regional Medical Center

About the Role

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Services Registered Nurse (BHS RN) to join our Behavioral Health team. This role is ideal for nurses who are committed to providing safe, structured, and compassionate care to patients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in a highly collaborative inpatient setting. We welcome experienced nurses and select new graduates who are prepared for a structured, fast‑paced behavioral health environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Care for patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crises
• Use therapeutic communication and de‑escalation skills to maintain safety
• Provide consistent structure, boundaries, and supportive care
• Administer medications and monitor patient response
• Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary care coordination
• Complete ongoing assessments and documentation
• Support patients through stabilization and discharge planning

Who Is Successful in This Role

• Remain calm and steady in emotionally intense situations
• Value teamwork and clear communication
• Comfortable setting and maintaining professional boundaries
• Engaged, observant, and consistent in patient care
• Find behavioral health meaningful and rewarding – not just “another unit”

This role may not be the best fit for those seeking a low‑interaction or strictly task‑based nursing environment.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 36 hours/week
• 12‑hour day shifts

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN required)
• Current Illinois RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• CPI certification required within 1 month of hire
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• New graduates considered if motivated for behavioral health practice

Why Join Gateway?

• Competitive pay: $32.00–$48.00/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Shift differentials
• Structured onboarding and team support
• Collaborative, safety-focused behavioral health environment

Location

Gateway Regional Medical Center
2100 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040

If you are looking for meaningful nursing work where teamwork, structure, and patient connection matter every day, we invite you to apply.