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Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Harvey, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Required Years of Experience: 1 year (minimum)
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating Requirement: Yes
Charting System: Epic
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes
Pending License Accepted: No
Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all candidates (AHA provider or AHA RQI accepted; RQI provider like Laerdal not accepted)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for Behavioral Health clinical candidates (may be completed onsite twice per month)

Other certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM may be required or recommended for specific units but are not specified for this role.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience within the last year
Experience in Behavioral Health and Mental Health nursing
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year background check including aliases and multiple databases
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Education verification (ADN or BSN required)
Fingerprinting required only if no Illinois state license (not applicable for RN)
NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
References: 2 required
Employment application and work history verification covering last 7 years
Skills checklist updated annually for assigned and float units

Health and Immunization Requirements (Must be current and compliant)

Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination or declination (within 10 years)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
TB questionnaire if positive TB test
Proof of immunity or vaccination for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
- Varicella
Negative 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (flu season Oct-Mar)

Additional Facility Requirements

Photo for badge (passport style, plain background, no headgear)
Completion of facility orientation modules (~2 hours) prior to start
COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine exemption forms require advance submission and approval if applicable

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Behavioral Health RN position in Illinois requiring at least 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience. Candidates must have a valid Illinois RN license, BLS and CPI certifications, and meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome. Weekend and floating shifts are required. The position uses Epic for charting and does not accommodate block scheduling.