Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp - Night Shift

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift position on a 6-month temp assignment at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital. The role offers potential progression to permanent employment after the temp period.

Require PA RN license and CPR certification. Psychiatric/behavioral health experience is helpful but not required. The hospital emphasizes patient care in a safe, supportive environment within a nationwide UHS network.

Qualifications

PA RN license required.
CPR certification required on hire.
Psychiatric/behavioral health nursing experience helpful but not required.
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Responsibilities

Provide patient care as a Registered Nurse on night shift in a psychiatric setting.
Monitor patients, assess needs, and respond to changes in condition.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and safety.
Complete accurate documentation and adhere to unit policies.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

PA RN License

Education

State Nursing License (RN) in PA

Job description

Responsibilities

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time temporary position on night shift (7p - 7:30a, 36 hrs/week, every other Saturday and Sunday) shift for a 6-month temp assignment. This position has the opportunity to become a full-time permanent position after the temp period.

6 month temp-to-perm assignment - $60 per hour (plus shift differential $69/hr avg rate)

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a newly opened (July, 2018) 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility will also offer services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

Much more online at: https://lancasterbehavioral.org/

What do our current nurses value at Lancaster BH & 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

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. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

What Does LBHH Require for this Role?

A valid State of Pennsylvania Nursing (RN) (Registered Nurse) License is required.
Previous psychiatric, behavioral or mental health nursing experience is helpful but not required.
CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation if needed.
Candidates employed by any UHS facility within the last 6 months are not eligible for the temporary position.

What Happens Next?

After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our HR team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, our HR team will reach out to you. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

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.

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