Night Shift RN – Retention Bonus & Growth

Universal Health Services; Petersburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) in Petersburg, VA. You will provide compassionate patient care, support recovery, and maintain a safe healing environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, reporting to physicians, creating care plans with the team, and performing routine nursing procedures. A strong, calm presence and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven RN experience.
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Strong emergency care skills and safety protocol knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient conditions and assess needs to deliver high-quality care.
• Observe symptoms and report to physicians clearly.
• Collaborate with the care team to create patient care plans.
• Perform routine nursing procedures (vital signs, injections, charting).
• Administer and adjust medications as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and equipment hygiene.
• Provide care during emergencies and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Emergency care

Health safety

Communication

Team player

Organization

RN experience

Education

BSN or diploma in nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

RN FT Nights

$50,000 Retention Bonus, portion paid out every 6 months that you are employed

Job description:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-Time Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Join a team where compassionate care meets career growth!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our night shift team. In this role, you’ll provide exceptional patient care, support recovery, and help foster a safe, healing environment. If you’re someone with strong clinical skills, a calm and caring presence, and a passion for promoting patient well‑being, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Monitor patient conditions and assess their needs to deliver the highest quality care
• Observe and interpret symptoms, reporting them clearly to physicians
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to create individualized patient care plans
• Perform routine nursing procedures (vital signs, injections, charting, etc.)
• Administer and adjust medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by sanitizing equipment, preparing beds, and ensuring facility hygiene
• Provide immediate, effective care during emergencies
• Supervise and mentor LPNs and Mental Health Technicians
• Offer compassionate support to patients and their families
• Expand your skills through ongoing workshops, training, and professional development

Who You Are

• A well‑trained, responsible RN who can deliver excellent nursing care with minimal supervision
• Compassionate, patient, and cool‑tempered in all situations
• Committed to following health and safety guidelines and best practices
• Passionate about educating patients and families on healthy habits and prevention

Shift Details

• Full-Time Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Work with a supportive, team‑oriented staff that values collaboration and excellence

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your nursing career, we’re excited to learn more about you!

Qualifications

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• BS or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license with at least 1 year if RN experience, preferably in psych or in an acute care setting