Universal Health Services, Inc.

Health system with roles in 7 states

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 2 roles
Mostly night shifts
New grads welcome on 2 roles

See 8 open roles

From 8 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 12, 2026Sources

Who it fits

Best fit

New grads: 2 of 8 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
Psych and ER nurses: 5 of 8 roles

Not a fit

Day-shift nurses: 4 of the 6 roles with a stated shift are nights

Nursing here

Nurse residency

Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)

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As of 2026

Career development

Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs plus a nursing executive tract; HealthStream free CEU catalogue

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As of 2026

Tuition support

Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University

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As of 2026

Scheduling

Psych RN postings include 12-hour nights (6:30pm–7am, 36 hrs/week) with overtime/extra-shift coverage (Cape Girardeau, MO) and day-shift roles (Louisville, CO).

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Charge opportunities

Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and a nursing executive tract described as available to RNs with UHS.

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As of 2026

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

Psychiatric RN, day shift, Louisville, CO; posted range $41–$62/hr

As of 2026

Sign-on bonus

$20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RN (nights) at Southeast Behavioral Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO; new grads welcome

As of 2026

$10,000–$20,000 sign-on bonus for Psychiatric RN day shift, Louisville, CO

As of 2026

Relocation

$5,000 relocation bonus for full-time RN at Southeast Behavioral Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO

As of 2026

Benefits

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan listed as RN benefits on a UHS facility posting

As of 2026

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

management and favoritism: Reviewers describe favoritism, weak transparency, and upper leaders disconnected from daily work.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
culture and turnover: Coworkers are often called compassionate, while corporate culture is described as toxic and siloed with high turnover.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
career growth: Staff value learning variety and some flexibility but report slow, poorly defined promotions and limited advancement.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com

More review themes

staffing and work-life balance: Some praise schedule flexibility; many say heavy workloads, understaffing, and management practices undermine balance.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

Nurses describe favoritism, thin transparency, and leaders who feel far from the floor.
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As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com

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?
Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?

Common questions

Does Universal Health Services, Inc. hire new grads?

2 of 8 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs).

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 2 of 8 roles, up to $10,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

Psych (3), ER (2), med surg (1) and oncology (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Universal Health Services, Inc., and we tell you what happens next.