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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around Chicago, Illinois. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Chicago’s Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Chicago is a great location for Psych travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Chicago: 129 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,040 to $2,248
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Chicago: 165 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Chicago: 206 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Magnet recognized! Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Moberly, Missouri – 65270
    Distance from Chicago: 302 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,524 to $1,680
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Chicago: 308 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Chicago: 308 miles
  • 12 E,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Anna, Illinois – 62906
    Distance from Chicago: 315 miles
  • March 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,213 to $2,894
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COVID is a must This for the developmental side. Shifts available Saturday-Tuesday, 1030am-11pm Tuesday-Friday, 1030am-11pm Thursday-Sunday, 630am-7pm Friday-Monday, 1030am-11pm ALL 48 GWW
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64130
    Distance from Chicago: 411 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Harrisonville, Missouri – 64701
    Distance from Chicago: 416 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health RN needed for 10 bed unit
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Chicago: 449 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Chicago: 474 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,380 to $2,623
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Chicago: 474 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,380 to $2,623
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37421
    Distance from Chicago: 487 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,477 to $1,627
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Winchester, Virginia – 22601
    Distance from Chicago: 531 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,543 to $1,700
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Chicago: 542 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Chicago: 542 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Chicago: 542 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Chicago: 542 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Chicago: 542 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 5
$1,374 to $1,515
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Elmira, New York – 14901
    Distance from Chicago: 557 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,958 to $2,157
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Decatur, Georgia – 30033
    Distance from Chicago: 587 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,421 to $1,566
Weekly Pay*
A great way to join Team Emory!
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Syracuse, New York – 13210
    Distance from Chicago: 592 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 28, 2025
  • 18
$1,476 to $1,626
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23294
    Distance from Chicago: 604 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
24 bed psych unit, based in Richmond, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 300+ bed community hospital; named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Moosic, Pennsylvania – 18507
    Distance from Chicago: 616 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,511 to $1,665
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Here are some helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in & near Chicago. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the Chicago and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Psychiatric job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Chicago and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Chicago, IL

What types of shifts are most common for Psych travel jobs in Chicago?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Chicago and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Chicago and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Chicago can make an average of $1,634 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Chicago and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in Chicago can make an average of $1,634 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Psychiatric staff in or near Chicago?

  • Countryside Dental Group in La Grange (12.8 miles from Chicago)
  • MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn (7.4 miles from Chicago)
  • MT Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago (2.4 miles from Chicago)
  • Ascension Resurrection in Chicago (12.7 miles from Chicago)
  • Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood (9.6 miles from Chicago)

What is the most common contract for Psychiatric travel jobs in Chicago?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Psychiatric job in Chicago is 13.

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago

In Chicago, facilities like Countryside Dental Group, MacNeal Hospital and MT Sinai Hospital Medical Center, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Lavergne (zip code 60402), Claremont Cottages (zip code 60612) and Bohemian California (zip code 60623) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Chicago’s Psych job opportunities are Oak Park (7.3 miles), Berwyn (7.4 miles) and Forest Park (8.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 60608 (2.4 miles), 60402 (7.4 miles) and 60130 (8.7 miles).

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.