Travel Registered Nurse Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient Job

Overview

This travel assignment starts on 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,878 to $1,986, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700), including every other weekend and holidays. The role is in an inpatient behavioral health unit serving clients 18 years of age and older within a hospital-type care setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,878–$1,986 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1830–0700)
• Start date: 08/03/2026
• Inpatient behavioral health unit (adult/older adolescent) care
• Includes every other weekend and holiday coverage
• CPI-APS certification required; BLS certification required; IL RN license required

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct nursing care for patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit, following physician orders and unit policies
• Administer medications, document administration accurately, and monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and revise care plans based on ongoing assessment
• Provide direct patient care as needed; participate in group therapies and crisis intervention when appropriate; contribute to safety and de-escalation efforts per CPI-APS guidelines
• Maintain a safe environment; respond to emergencies; coordinate with charge nurses to assign staff and resources effectively
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues; ensure confidentiality and adherence to all rights and privacy standards

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Illinois RN license; BLS certification; CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (APS) required for this role
• Age-specific care: Ability to work with patients 18 years of age and older
• Physical/clinical requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods (4–6 hours), and perform required nursing tasks with appropriate body mechanics
• Experience: Nursing experience in behavioral health or related inpatient settings preferred; demonstrated clinical competence and commitment to professional growth