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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

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Advocate Health Care

Chicago, Illinois

Unit
Psych

Posted Jul 24

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Unit
Psych
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Hospital
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Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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About this role

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

Chicago, IL

Where You Will Work

Our inpatient Behavioral Health unit provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric needs in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, team-focused culture where nurses, providers, social workers, and therapists work closely together to support recovery and stabilization. Many nurses who join our unit choose to build long-term careers here due to the strong sense of teamwork and support.

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This is an ideal environment for nurses who are passionate about mental health and interested in developing strong assessment, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention skills. Nurses on the unit gain experience in trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We actively support professional growth through ongoing education, shared governance, and opportunities to grow in clinical expertise or leadership. Join a welcoming and supportive team within a large healthcare system that still maintains a close-knit, community feel.

We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association One year or more of RN experience required Behavioral Health RN experience strongly preferred Charge Nurse experience preferred

What You’ll Do

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located on Chicago’s North Side, is one of the state’s largest, most comprehensive nonprofit medical centers. Advocate Illinois Masonic offers a wide range of medical specialties and is nationally recognized for its medical expertise, use of the most innovative technologies and dedication to patient safety, quality and service.

A commitment to community, medical education and ongoing clinical research affirms our mission of providing patients the highest quality care in Chicagoland. A recipient of numerous awards for quality and clinical excellence, Advocate Illinois Masonic has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

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Hospital

You are looking at a large faith-based Chicago system—Advocate Health Care, now part of Advocate Health—where nursing stretches across Magnet hospitals, clinics, and specialty teams rather than a single tower. On the ground that can mean a 31-bed high-reliability med-surg…

Magnet® recognized

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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