Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Illinois

A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) plays an important role in the mental health industry by providing specialized care to patients with mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression among others. They are responsible for assessing and diagnosing the mental condition of a patient, administering medication and treatments, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Their role also involves providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and teaching patients' families about their loved ones' condition and how to create a supportive home environment.

Before becoming a Psychiatric RN, individuals often have experience in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. To become a Psychiatric RN, one must complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additional specialized training or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing is highly recommended. Important skills required for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of mental health laws and ethics.

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An inpatient facility is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located in Anna, Illinois. The position involves working with a severely mentally ill...

RN - Psych & Mental Health

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Specialty: Travel RN-Psychiatric Job Description: Psychiatric unit nurses are usually assigned a caseload of patients and provide direct care to their patients, which includes facilitating social...

Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,525 per week. Job in East Saint Louis Gr8Jobs

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 17 hours ago

GetMed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Behavioral Health Discipline:...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 20 hours ago

With the critical need for mental health care and eating disorder treatment, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, were looking for passionate and qualified professionals who will live out our mission...

Staff RN Inpatient Psych Adult DAY Shift

  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4....

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,769 per week. Job in Illinois Gr8Jobs

  • Centreville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Centreville, IL
  • 1 day ago

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Centreville, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 05/12/2025...

Registered Nurse RN - Behavioral Health Chemical Dependency

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Details Department: Chemical Dependency Schedule: Full Time Days 12-hour Shift with alternating weekends and rotating holidays. Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph Location: Chicago, IL Sign-On...

Travel Registered Nurse Psych - $1699/wk gross

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Number Job Number 895376 Description Registered Nurse Psych Location: EAST SAINT LOUIS,IL Start Date: 05/12/2025 Shift: 3x12 Nights Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more...

Psych RN-Charge

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 2 days ago

ID: 54473924 Shift: 1830-0700; every other weekend Description: JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Registered Nurse Job No.: 42040 Department: Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Salary Grade: 12 Reports To:...

Psych RN

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 2 days ago

ID: 54473923 Shift: 1830-0700; every other weekend Description: JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Registered Nurse Job No.: 42040 Department: Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Salary Grade: 12 Reports To:...

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,916 per week. Job in Illinois City Gr8Jobs

  • Illinois City, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Illinois City, IL
  • 2 days ago

Nurse First is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Centerville, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 05/12/2025...

Behavioral Health Nurse

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Has knowledge of mental health issues such as personality disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and psychosis. Evaluates effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate....

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • Pekin, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Pekin, IL
  • 3 days ago

Functions as a role model and preceptor for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students completing a formal education program....

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN, Full - Time, Days

  • Harvey, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Harvey, IL
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Inpatient Psychiatry department....

Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric (Psych)

  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 4 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN Psych Shift: Nights / 7p-7a, 123, 36 hrs per week, Every-other weekend Length: 13 weeks Requirements: IL License 2 years experience BLS Adolescent and...

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
32.7%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Illinois
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%