Registered Nurse Behavioral Health

Ascension

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Posted Sep 28

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: Psych
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Department: Adult Psychiatric Nursing Unit

Schedule

Night shift | Full-time | 3x12s | Every other weekend and holiday commitment Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and deliver direct nursing care to guide patients through individualized treatment journeys. Design, implement and adapt personalized care plans that align with multidisciplinary clinical goals and evolving patient needs. Partner with interdisciplinary care teams in case conferences to refine treatment objectives and ensure seamless, coordinated care. Facilitate therapeutic group sessions and clinical interventions, continuously evaluating patient progress to drive positive health outcomes.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

A minimum of one year of registered nurse experience preferably within the field of behavioral health is highly desired.

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In Hoffman Estates, IL

Hoffman Estates, IL

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Hoffman Estates, IL

NeighborhoodsWithin Hoffman Estates, residential pockets range from established mid-century subdivisions to newer developments around the Prairie Stone business corridor. Commuting professionals and hospital staff often weigh living directly in the village against neighboring towns: nearby downtown Palatine and Arlington Heights attract those seeking walkable downtowns with train stations, while adjacent Streamwood and East or West Dundee provide more budget-friendly apartment and townhouse living within an easy drive of local facilities.

Within Hoffman Estates, residential pockets range from established mid-century subdivisions to newer developments around the Prairie Stone business corridor. Commuting professionals and hospital staff often weigh living directly in the village against neighboring towns: nearby downtown Palatine and Arlington Heights attract those seeking walkable downtowns with train stations, while adjacent Streamwood and East or West Dundee provide more budget-friendly apartment and townhouse living within an easy drive of local facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: katefanselow.com Source 3: niche.com

Getting aroundHoffman Estates is fundamentally car-dependent, with the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) serving as the main highway artery across its northern corridor. The roadway provides direct access to regional business campuses and local healthcare hubs like St. Alexius Medical Center (Alexian Brothers), with typical drive times to O'Hare International Airport running roughly 20 to 35 minutes depending on conditions. Because the village lacks its own central Metra train stop, rail commuters driving to downtown Chicago usually park at nearby stations in Palatine along the Union Pacific Northwest line or in Schaumburg.

Hoffman Estates is fundamentally car-dependent, with the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) serving as the main highway artery across its northern corridor. The roadway provides direct access to regional business campuses and local healthcare hubs like St. Alexius Medical Center (Alexian Brothers), with typical drive times to O'Hare International Airport running roughly 20 to 35 minutes depending on conditions.

Because the village lacks its own central Metra train stop, rail commuters driving to downtown Chicago usually park at nearby stations in Palatine along the Union Pacific Northwest line or in Schaumburg.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: katefanselow.com Source 2: youtube.com

OutdoorsNature lovers have immediate access to the expansive Paul Douglas Forest Preserve, which features miles of paved and unpaved multi-use trails weaving through restored wetlands for running, cycling, and birding. The village also maintains Vogelei Park and Barn, community athletic complexes, and the 13-acre Village Green. Families and off-shift nurses congregate during the summer at the Seascape Family Aquatic Center, which features large waterslides and dedicated lap lanes.

Nature lovers have immediate access to the expansive Paul Douglas Forest Preserve, which features miles of paved and unpaved multi-use trails weaving through restored wetlands for running, cycling, and birding. The village also maintains Vogelei Park and Barn, community athletic complexes, and the 13-acre Village Green.

Families and off-shift nurses congregate during the summer at the Seascape Family Aquatic Center, which features large waterslides and dedicated lap lanes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: kupi.com Source 2: visithoffman.com Source 3: redfin.com

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Living in Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates is an established northwest Chicago suburb defined by expansive open spaces, corporate campuses, and family-oriented quiet. For healthcare professionals relocating to work at St. Alexius Medical Center or nearby regional health systems, the village provides a calm, manageable home base with direct vehicular access along Interstate 90. Daily life revolves around the outdoors and community recreation: the miles of nature trails throughout Paul Douglas Forest Preserve offer an immediate mental reset after long shifts, while the 13-acre Village Green hosts seasonal highlights like Summer Sounds on the Green and Platzkonzert Germanfest. The premier local entertainment anchor is the NOW Arena, home to minor league basketball and national touring acts. Tradeoffs require careful consideration: Hoffman Estates lacks a traditional walkable downtown core and does not have its own Metra rail station, making car ownership necessary for commuting and dining. However, with massive commercial centers like Woodfield Mall just minutes away in Schaumburg, nurses get suburban safety, abundant parkland, and easy regional road connectivity without paying downtown Chicago premiums.

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As of 2026Source 1: katefanselow.com Source 2: visithoffman.com Source 3: kupi.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: redfin.com

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