Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate

UHS; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Nurse Residency (20 CEUs)

Career development

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Pet Insurance

Student Loan Refinancing

Benefits Website

Job summary

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (6:30pm–7:00am) in Cape Girardeau, MO. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a $5,000 relocation bonus plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for overtime across shifts.

Join a large UHS network providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. Tuition assistance, residency orientation, and career development await along with a competitive

Qualifications

• Licensure: Missouri RN License or Compact RN License; new graduates welcome to apply.
• Education: BSN preferred.

Skills

RN Licensure

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - New Graduate

This opportunity is full time (36 hrs/week) night shift (6:30pm - 7am) position and offers full benefits. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. New graduates who are pre or post NCLEX are encourage to apply!

This position is eligible for a $20,000 Sign on Bonus & a $5,000 Relocation Bonus!

Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.

Website: https://southeastbehavioral.com/

Benefits for our Registered Nurses (RNs) include:

• $20,000 Sign On Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Bonus
• Tuition Assistance
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact Jesse Scheimreif, Recruiter, by email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone] (call or text).

What do our current nurses value at Southeast Behavioral Hospital & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

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.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Licensure: Current Missouri RN License OR Compact RN License (Or eligible to receive/renew) - New Graduates are welcome to apply!
• Education: BSN preferred

EEO Statement

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