Psych Nurse - Staff/Charge - RN

Universal Health Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Peachford, a private psychiatric hospital in Georgia, seeks a Registered Nurse for behavioral health to join a 246-bed facility with 50+ years of excellence. You will work in a supportive, professional environment, delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient safety within a close-knit team.

The role prefers at least one year of psych nursing experience; GA license or eCompact multi-state license is required. Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Georgia State license to practice nursing required.
• Preference for at least one year of nursing experience in behavioral health.
• State of Georgia eCompact multi-state license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health nursing care to assigned patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Monitor patient safety and respond to clinical changes promptly.

Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Education

RN degree / Diploma

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse

Behavioral Health

Bring your passion and heart to one of the Southeast's largest private psychiatric hospitals. With 246 beds and over 50 years of excellence in mental healthcare, we offer a supportive, highly professional environment where you can truly make a difference.

Why You'll Love It at Peachford:

• 50+ Years of Excellence: Join a trusted legacy of compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
• Supportive Environment: Experience a culture that balances top-tier clinical professionalism with a warm, welcoming team atmosphere.
• Impactful Growth: Use your skills to provide comfort, safety, and healing to patients during their most vulnerable times.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation & Sign-On Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous PTO and Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

We are looking for dedicated Psych RNs who value teamwork, resilience and compassionate patient care. Come grow your career with a team that feels like family!

While we will train you to be the best, there are a few minimum requirements for this position such as being a graduate of an accredited nursing program.

While we encourage any interested RN to apply, we do have a preference for those with at least one year of nursing experience. Previous psych experience is helpful but not required.

Of course, a State of Georgia or eCompact Multi-State Nursing License is required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.