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

Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

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

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Completion of DCI/BVP workplace violence prevention training.
• Successful completion of Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (80%+ score).
• Successful completion of Prime Specialty Exam (80%+ score).
• Successful completion of Prime Core Competencies Exam (80%+ score).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Documentation at Submission

• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent work history.
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor.
• Skills checklist.

Onboarding Requirements (Prior to Start)

• Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (80%+ score).
• Prime Specialty Exam (80%+ score).
• Prime Core Competencies Exam (80%+ score).
• Prime Education Verification (diploma, transcripts, or third-party verification).
• Driver’s license, state ID, or passport.
• Prime OIG exclusion check.
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search.
• Prime Agency Attestation (completed last after all credentials uploaded).
• Prime Badge Photo (clear headshot, JPEG format).
• Essentials Onboarding Packet completion.
• Onboarding Education Attestation (completion of required education modules).

Additional Notes

• Fit testing must be completed prior to start; no onsite fit testing available in Illinois.
• Name verification affidavit is optional if there are discrepancies between credentials.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs seeking a long-term assignment with day shifts in Chicago.