Registered Nurse (RN) Temporary - Adult Psych - Night Shift

SummitRidge Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Chamberlain University tuition savings

Career development within UHS

Pet Insurance

HealthStream CEU courses

Benefits website access

Job summary

SummitRidge Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse for a 3–6 month assignment. This full-time role offers a 36-hour workweek with a 13-week commitment, with potential extension up to 26 weeks, and opportunities to pick up overtime and a variety of shifts to maximize experience and earning potential.

As a leading behavioral health facility, SummitRidge provides inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services across the region.

Qualifications

• GA RN license or eligible to obtain one.
• 1+ year RN experience required.
• Previous mental health experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as an RN in behavioral health settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and implement care.
• Document patient status and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support admissions, discharge planning and safety procedures.

Skills

RN experience

Georgia license

Job description

Responsibilities

Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

This full-time opportunity offers a 36-hour workweek with a 13-week commitment—plus the option to extend up to 26 weeks if it’s a great fit. You’ll also have the chance to pick up overtime and explore a variety of shifts, giving you flexibility while maximizing your experience and earning potential.

3 – 6 MONTH ASSIGNMENT WITH A COMPETITIVE $50/HOUR RATE

GREAT PAY AND VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN A SHORT-TERM ROLE!

SummitRidge Hospital is a leading behavioral health psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive, collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in fostering healing and recovery.

With a strong focus on clinical excellence and compassionate service, we empower patients with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve meaningful progress and long-term success. Our continuum of care includes inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient services—ensuring that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. In addition to our main campus, we extend our reach through outpatient services in Athens, broadening access to care across the region.

Conveniently located in Lawrenceville, Georgia—just 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta—SummitRidge Hospital offers accessibility to a vibrant metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming and therapeutic environment. Our setting provides an ideal balance for both patients and professionals, creating a workplace where purpose-driven individuals can grow their careers while making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

Join us at SummitRidge Hospital, where healing begins, hope is restored, and every role contributes to changing lives.

Visit the site virtually: summitridgehospital.net

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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 saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

What do our current nurses value at SummitRidge 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, we are a System of Care, and 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.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Georgia (or eligible to receive or renew)
• RN experience of 1+ year required
• Previous mental health experience strongly preferred
• Current CPR or BLS certification

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.