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Registered Nurse (Nights)

LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A REGISTERED NURSE (RN)!

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus 100% employer-paid benefits OR additional pay if opt-out!

Generous shift differentials $2.00 to $6.00 more hourly (Days)

Overnights- 7:00pm-7:30am 

 

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

 

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for being part of a close-knit and compassionate team that truly makes a difference in the lives of patients? Are you eager to advance your career within a dynamic and expanding organization? Your perfect opportunity awaits at Lake Behavioral Hospital!

 

We are looking for motivated, dependable, and dedicated caregivers to provide exceptional direct care and support to our patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

 

  • Actively engage in the health care team, offering direct and indirect care to patients, families, and legal guardians.
  • Assess patients' physical and psychological conditions continuously throughout their care journey.
  • Utilize the nursing process in alignment with the philosophy, objectives, values, mission, and core principles of LBH.
  • Uphold a safe therapeutic environment grounded in our core values.
  • Collaborate as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, actively contributing to the development, implementation, and documentation of tailored goals and interventions based on patient strengths and psychiatric challenges.

 

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for: 

 

  • Education & Licensure: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program required and can produce a valid Illinois State RN license. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Experience: At least three years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.  
  • Additional Skill Requirements: Demonstrate exceptional crisis management and time management skills. Showcase your flexibility and creativity with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Exhibit a calm, organized, and professional demeanor even in stressful situations.

 

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

 

  • 401(k) matching
  • 100% company-paid medical insurance up to family coverage
  • 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Shift Differential Pay
  • Cafeteria on site discounted meals
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program
  • Free parking

What sets us apart:

  • Career & training development opportunities
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Engaged management team dedicated to your success
  • A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

 

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.

 

Compensation:

This is a full-time role, and the expected compensation range is $33.00 - $46.00 hourly with a $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus.  We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Registered Nurse (RN).

 

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

 

Discover a fulfilling career at Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH)!

 

We are a 161-bed acute care facility in Waukegan, IL, and have been providing mental health treatment to the community and Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We provide specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness, and we are committed to helping people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

 

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Lake Behavioral Hospital.

 

  • To learn more about LBH, visit us at: https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/

 

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

 

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At Lake Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

 

Qualifications:

 

 

Salary : $33 - $46

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