REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - NIGHTS

Gulfport Behavioral Health System; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Gulfport Behavioral Health System is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) to coordinate and evaluate patient care across pediatric, adolescent, and adult psychiatric populations. The role supports a collaborative health team and offers 12-hour shifts (7p-7a) with rotating weekends, plus Walk-In Wednesdays interviews for RNs from 9am-12pm.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing, with a preference for at least one year in a

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Experience: minimum of one year in psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
• Must pass a medication administration exam; CPR and CPI certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the health team.
• Care for patients across pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
• Work 12-hour shifts (7p–7a) with rotating weekends.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI certification

Medication administration

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, 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. 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, 7p - 7a. 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 [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 revenuesduring 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.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.uhs.com.

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