Falls and Psychotropic Nurse RN

apartment Avantara Joliet location_onShorewood, IL 60435, US

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Avantara Joliet is seeking a Psychotropic/Falls Nurse RN to join their team.

We offer great benefits including:

• Daily pay.

• Competitive wages.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Internal growth opportunities.

• *Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• *Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.

• *401K with employer match.

• Employee concierge program.

• Employee assistance program.

• And more!

*Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

Avantara Joliet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Joliet never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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