REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - FT FLOAT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500–$10,000

12-hour Shifts: 7am–7:30pm or 7pm–7:30

Retention Bonus Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Rockford Center in Newark, DE, a 138-bed behavioral health facility. This full-time role features 12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30) and a sign-on bonus of $7,500–$10,000.

A 2-week orientation and a Monday–Friday orientation window are included. As an RN, you will provide direct nursing care, follow physician orders, and coordinate with the care team to implement individualized plans while maintaining HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in DE or eligible to receive/renew.
• New grads encouraged to apply, orientation and mentorship available.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician and under supervision.
• Administer PRN medications with documentation of rationale and effectiveness.
• Notify nurse manager of changes in patient condition or incidents.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Document patient care, findings, and responses to interventions.
• Initiate emergency measures per age-appropriate CPR and resuscitation protocols.

Skills

Nursing

DE RN license

CPR certified

Education

DE RN license

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Opportunity.

This opportunity is full-time and offers 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm or 7pm to 7:30am.

SIGN ON BONUS OF $7,500-10,000

(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. MON- FRI 8:30A-5:00P)

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services | Rockford Center | Newark, DE

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and is under the direction and supervision of the appropriate facility nursing leadership. The RN provides nursing care specific to the age population served. Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilites

• Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• When administering PRN medications, assess for confirmed med for PRN, documents need (rationale) and its effectiveness in the medical record.
• Reports change in patient physical, mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to nurse manager or supervisor during each shift.
• Ensures family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to Emergency Room, Injured, Falls or is Placed in Seclusion or Restraints.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect
• Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
• Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
• New grads encouraged to apply! Excellent orientation and mentor program available!
• Current CPR

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.