Posted Jul 24, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
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.
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.
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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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Requirements
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
About the employer
Advocate Health Care
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
What reviewers appreciate
+Ten Magnet-designated hospitals across the Advocate/Aurora footprint; Lutheran General is a five-time Magnet designee
+Concrete unit variety: high-reliability med-surg, Rapid Response, Cath Lab prep/recovery with no call, ID and OB/GYN clinics
+New Graduate RN Residency Program plus orientation support and a career ladder that incentivizes BSN and certification
What reviewers flag
−Company-wide Glassdoor near 3.6/5 with work-life balance and senior management rated lowest
−Experience and ratings vary sharply by site (e.g., Park Ridge vs Barrington)
−Float to other units, departments, or facilities within the service area may be required
Benefits: Sign-on bonus has been mentioned for RNs with two years of ICU or ED experience; amount not stated. Tuition and loan help not detailed in available facts.
Chicago delivers big-city energy with lakefront charm along Lake Michigan, world-class medical centers, and neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park that blend dining, culture, and community. Nurses relocating here will find a metro area rich in career opportunity, transit access, and Midwestern character.
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