Behavioral Health RN
Chicago, Illinois
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - Saint Mary Campus

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health - Night Shift

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)
Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Description

• Provide behavioral health nursing care during night shifts.
• Must be available to work June 11 - June 12 as part of the assignment.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid RN license confirmed via Nursys.

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention)

Exams and Testing (must score 80% or higher)

• Basic Pharmacology Exam
• Specialty Exam (Behavioral Health)
• Core Competencies Exam

Health and Immunizations

• COVID-19: 2 vaccines plus booster or documented declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: Record of 3 immunizations, immune titer, or declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season or declination
• Varicella: Vaccination or immunity titer
• Tdap: Required (declinations not accepted in some states)
• TB Test: Within 1 year of start date
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test completed prior to start

Background and Verification

• National criminal background check within 1 year of start date (some state-specific exceptions apply)
• Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts accepted if third-party verification unavailable)
• Social Security Card or Passport
• Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation)
• Resume reflecting recent and accurate work history
• Two professional references (one must be from a manager or direct supervisor)
• Signed current job description (within the year)
• Badge photo (clear headshot, JPEG format)

Additional Requirements

• Prime Agency Attestation completed after all credentials are uploaded
• Onboarding education attestation completed prior to clearance to start
• Physical/Health Statement stating clearance to work (completed annually or within 60 days of start)
• Prime Skills Checklist submission required

Experience

• Specialty: RN Behavioral Health
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN behavioral health experience expected for this role.
• No prior travel experience required.

Notes

• Fit testing will not be completed onsite in Illinois; must be completed prior to start.
• Drug screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC, completed within 60 days of start.
• Name verification affidavit is optional if there are discrepancies between credentials.
• Some immunization declinations are not accepted in specific states or facilities.

This position is ideal for an RN with behavioral health experience seeking a long-term night shift assignment in Chicago.