Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Three Trails Behavioral

Blue Springs (MO)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is actively hiring a patient-centered Registered Nurse (RN) for Nights to join our behavioral health team. This role provides care in a safe, therapeutic environment and supports recovery.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and educate families. 12-hour night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am; on-site at the facility.

Qualifications

RN licensure in Missouri or Compact is required.
Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention and admissions preferred.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
Help develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects.
Monitor patient safety and documentation.
Educate families.

Skills

Behavioral health

Crisis intervention

Assessments

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Education

Missouri RN license or Compact

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO is actively hiring a patient centered Registered Nurse (RN) Nights to join our growing behavioral health team! This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.

The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery.

The Groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026.

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
Help develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
Administer medications and monitor therapeuticresponse and side effects
Monitor patient safety and documentation
Educate families

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will:

Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral health-carefocused on individual needs and comfort.
Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational.
Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics.
Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community.
Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym.

Full-time Benefits Include:

Competitive Compensation andGenerous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
Career developmentopportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
Challenging and rewarding work environment
More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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 World’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.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state of Missouri or Compact
Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions preferred
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Be able to work 12 hour shifts from 7:00pm-7:30am
Be able to do a full two week day time orientation Monday-Friday prior to starting on their assigned shift.