Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health-Days

Behavioral Health Services Registered Nurse (RN)Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | Gateway Regional Medical CenterGateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Services Registered Nurse (BHS RN) to join our Behavioral Health team.This role is ideal for nurses who are committed to providing safe, structured, and compassionate care to patients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in a highly collaborative inpatient setting.We welcome experienced nurses and select new graduates who are prepared for a structured, fast-paced behavioral health environment.What This Role Looks LikeBehavioral health nursing is meaningful, team-based, and clinically important work-but it also requires emotional resilience, consistency, and strong communication skills.In this role, you will:Care for patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health crisesUse therapeutic communication and de-escalation skills to maintain safetyProvide consistent structure, boundaries, and supportive careAdminister medications and monitor patient responseParticipate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary care coordinationComplete ongoing assessments and documentationSupport patients through stabilization and discharge planningWho Is Successful in This RoleThis position is a strong fit for nurses who:Remain calm and steady in emotionally intense situationsValue teamwork and clear communicationAre comfortable setting and maintaining professional boundariesAre engaged, observant, and consistent in patient careFind behavioral health meaningful and rewarding-not just "another unit"This role may not be the best fit for those seeking a low-interaction or strictly task-based nursing environment.ScheduleFull-time, 36 hours/week12-hour day shiftsQualificationsGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN required)Current Illinois RN licenseCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationCPI certification required within 1 month of hireBehavioral health experience preferredNew graduates considered if motivated for behavioral health practiceWhy Join Gateway?Competitive pay: $32.00–$48.00/hrMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation and holiday timeRetirement plan with employer matchShift differentialsStructured onboarding and team supportCollaborative, safety-focused behavioral health environmentLocationGateway Regional Medical Center2100 Madison AveGranite City, IL 62040If you are looking for meaningful nursing work where teamwork, structure, and patient connection matter every day, we invite you to apply.