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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,497 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Amergis Healthcare is actively seeking a
- Registered Nurse
- for
- a full-time 13-week contract o
- n an
- inpatient
- behavioral health/psychiatric unit
- in •Quincy, IL.
- Additional details of the contract are listed below:
- Position
- : RN
- Specialty:
- Behavioral health/psych
- Schedule
- : 36 or 48 hours/week available; every other weekend required
- Shift
- : 7:00 pm-7:30 am or 7:00 am-7:30 pm
- Pay Rate
- Local Pay Rate:
- $62/Hr, with $500 starting bonus +
- Travel Package
- : candidate must be 50+ miles from the facility + Weekly Housing Stipend
- : $770
- + Weekly Meal/Incidental Stipend
- : $476
- Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent medsurg experience required
- Covid vaccination or declination
- IL RN License, Temp Licensing approved!
- BLS•NIHSS (can obtain during hiring process) •Benefits•At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs •Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
- About Amergis
- Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Job Category:
- Nursing
- Job Function:
- Nursing | RN | RN
- Psychiatric
- Job Type:
- Travel
- Setting:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Position Type:
- Healthcare
- Office Number:
- 0283
- Contract Duration:
- 13 •
Pay Rate:
- $2632 / Week
- Date Posted:
- 2026-09-03T14:14:35