Peachford Hospital
Specialty hospital in Atlanta, GA
- 246 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days and evenings
From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources
The short version
Peachford Hospital is a free-standing psychiatric and behavioral health hospital located in Atlanta, Georgia, and is recognized as the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the state.
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 5 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Atlanta
The hard parts
Pay fairness identified as an area for improvement by nurses
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.1 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Job security and advancement opportunities rated modestly at 3.1 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- 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 Atlanta, GA
With a cost of living right at the national average and metro rents averaging $1,540, Atlanta pairs serious clinical careers with vibrant neighborhood life. Decompress after shifts along the 22-mile BeltLine trail connecting 45 neighborhoods, unwind in Midtown’s Piedmont Park, or settle down in character-rich enclaves like Grant Park and the Old Fourth Ward.
Browse roles in Atlanta- Metro price level · Atlanta area
- about the national average
- BEA index 100.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,711/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $85,652/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Peachford Hospital hire new grads?
3 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 5 roles, up to $5,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Peachford Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Peachford Hospital
Outpatient Nurse - Psych/Behavioral Health - Days
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
- Oupatient Services/Partial Hospitalization
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour evenings
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- peachford.com
Employer website
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