MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital
Specialty hospital in New Castle, DE
- 120 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health treatment center located in New Castle, Delaware, and is part of Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest providers of behavioral healthcare services in the United States.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 3 of 5 roles welcome new grads
- Psych nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: all 4 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Benefits
MeadowWood advertises competitive compensation and benefits, along with regular opportunities for development and advancement.
The hard parts
Below-average employee satisfaction with an overall Indeed rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars across 64 reviews
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Low management rating of 2.7 out of 5 on Indeed, indicating potential leadership concerns
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Job security and advancement rated only 2.7 out of 5, suggesting limited upward mobility or stability
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Workplace culture rated 2.8 out of 5, reflecting employee concerns about organizational atmosphere
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in New Castle, DE
New Castle is a small, historic riverside town south of Wilmington along the Delaware River. Nurses enjoy a quieter pace with easy access to hospital systems in nearby Wilmington and the broader Philadelphia metro region.
Browse roles in New Castle- State price level · Delaware
- about the national average
- State index 99.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,739/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $89,205/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 5 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 5 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- Local contract
- New grads welcomed
- RN
Sources
- meadowwoodhospital.com
Employer website
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