Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus
Specialty hospital in Chicago, IL
- $75k–$134k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 10 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 26, 2026Sources
For the Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus hiring team
2 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery who want to work in Illinois are open to offers for your roles.
- Psych9 roles · 2 who fit
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The short version
You would step into Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital’s Adult Campus on N Marine Drive in Chicago, part of Acadia Healthcare. The work is inpatient behavioral health for adults 18+ and seniors 55+, including mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions.
Employer research, Jul 26, 2026
Base pay is posted at $40–$50 an hour depending on years of experience, with full-time night sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 for RN and Admissions RN roles.
For experienced nursesSources
Full-time 12-hour blocks are posted as days 7a–7p and nights 7p–7a, with PRN and temporary hiring types also listed.
For experienced nursesYou would work inpatient behavioral health for adults 18+ and seniors 55+, including mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 9 of 10 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 8 of 10 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Chicago
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Full Time Day 7a-7p and Full Time Night 7p-7a shifts available for RNs; also PRN and temporary hiring types posted.
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus · employer research
- Charge opportunities
RN may provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus · employer research
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Benefits
Sign-on bonuses posted for full-time roles: nights up to $10,000; days $5,000–$7,500 depending on RN vs Admissions RN. Other benefits not detailed in available facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Admissions RN $40-$50 per hour depending on years of experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse $40-$50 per hour depending on years of experience
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Admissions RN Full Time Night sign-on bonus $10,000
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Admissions RN Full Time Day sign-on bonus $7,500
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Registered Nurse Full Time Night sign-on bonus $10,000
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Registered Nurse Full Time Day sign-on bonus $5,000
As of 2026
The units
Behavioral Health / Inpatient Psychiatric (Adult Campus)
Premier inpatient care for mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions; adults 18+ and seniors 55+ at Adult Campus.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers-acadiahealthcare.icims.comAdmissions
Admissions RN and Admissions Counselor roles facilitate admissions and clinical intake assessments.
Sources
The hard parts
No nurse residency or tuition support listed
Employer research, Jul 26, 2026
Staffing ratios not published
Employer research, Jul 26, 2026
Day sign-on bonuses lower than nights ($5,000–$7,500)
Employer research, Jul 26, 2026
Illinois is not a compact-license state, so an IL license is required
Employer research, Jul 26, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Chicago, IL
In Chicago, world-class clinical shifts in Streeterville and the Illinois Medical District give way to post-work runs along Lake Michigan. With a cost of living just about 4% above the national average, you can easily commute via the ‘L’ and comfortably plant roots in vibrant neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Logan Square.
Browse roles in Chicago- Metro price level · Chicago area
- 4% above the national average
- BEA index 103.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,440/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,902/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus hire new grads?
8 of 10 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 10 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Nurse Manager
$51–$64/hr
- RN
- Full Time Day (7a-7p)
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
Admissions RN
$36–$56/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
Registered Nurse
$36/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Travel contract
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
Registered Nurse
$40/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour 12 hour
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital - Adult Campus sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- acadiacareers.com/us/en/montrose-behavioral-health-hospital
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers-acadiahealthcare.icims.com/jobs/102844/admissions-rn/job
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-07-26
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