REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - DAYS

Universal Health Services; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gulfport Behavioral Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to coordinate and evaluate patient care within a behavioral health team. This 12-hour shift role includes work on either day or night schedules and rotating weekends, with opportunities to support diverse patient populations.

Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree (BSN preferred), Mississippi RN license, and complete CPR/CPI within set timelines. Walk‑In Wednesdays interviews are held 9am–12pm.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Mississippi State Board of Nursing license required.
• Must pass a medication administration exam; CPR and CPI within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care coordination and evaluation with the health team.
• Work in 12-hour shifts (7a–7p or 7p–7a) with rotating weekends.
• Engage with children, adolescents and adults in behavioral health programs.
• Participate in medication administration and safety procedures.

Skills

RN

Psychiatric nursing

CPR certification

CPI certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility).

Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a 92‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/

Position Summary

Join a team where the Staff Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Opportunities to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents and adults. Our nurses work 12‑hour shifts (7a‑7p or 7p‑7a) with some rotating weekends. New Premium Pay Option available!

Walk‑In Wednesdays – Interviews for RNs on Wednesday from 9am‑12pm.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and CPI certification (Management of Aggressive Behavior) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Training can be obtained during new hire orientation.

Hours: 12‑hour shifts, 7a‑7p. Rotating weekends.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co‑workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑[e-mail]

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune’s most admired companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s largest public companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.

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