Pediatric Behavioral Health RN - PRN
Hiring bonus: $25 — NEXTAFF pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- NEXTAFF
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Contract
- Pay
- $20.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Weekly
- $800
- Yearly (full-time)
- $41,600
This job pays about $20.00/hour — 57% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 59 of them in Chicago.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)Position SummaryThe Pediatric Behavioral Health RN provides nursing care to children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, administer treatments, support therapeutic interventions, and promote safe, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor pediatric behavioral health patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and coping strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other care team members.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Current RN license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- BLS certification required.
- Pediatric, psychiatric, or behavioral health experience preferred.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
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