Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• 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

Certifications Required

• 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 all Behavioral Health clinical candidates (may be completed onsite twice per month)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM: Required or recommended for specific RN/unit positions (review as applicable)
• State License Verification: Must be verified through state licensing board within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of assignment start for RNs

Experience & Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in the specialty or comparable/higher acuity area
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• 2 professional references required
• Current resume including last 7 years of employment with explanations for any gaps longer than 30 days
• Skills checklist required for assigned and float units (updated annually)
• Employment verification for last 7 years required

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check required within 30 days, including all aliases and multiple databases (SS Trace, Sex Offender, National Criminal, FACIS III, etc.)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required for highest level of education (ADN or BSN for RN)
• Fingerprinting via Illinois Health Care Worker Registry required if no Illinois state license
• Abuse registry search not required for this facility

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific approved masks)
• 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
• Drug testing: 9-panel minimum within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 season; religious or medical exemptions require facility approval

Facility Specific Documents

• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, forward facing, no headgear)
• COVID-19 and Influenza religious and medical exemption forms require completion at least one week prior to documentation due date and facility approval (process may take up to one week)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse position in Harvey, Illinois. Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience, be certified in BLS and CPI, and meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements. The role requires weekend and floating availability, uses Epic for charting, and does not accommodate block scheduling. Prior travel experience is not required.