Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Health system with roles in 6 states
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 6 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
For the Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) hiring team
3 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery who want to work in the states where you hire are open to offers for your roles.
- Psych5 roles · 3 who fit
- ER1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
A posted behavioral health RN role at Highlands Behavioral Health System lists a base range of $38.87 to $58.31 an hour, so there is room to move with experience.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.comShift differentials stack by day and hour: $4/hr weekday evenings, $5/hr weekday nights and weekend days, $6/hr weekend evenings, and $7/hr weekend nights.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.comOne posted behavioral health RN job carries a $10,000 sign-on bonus tied to a commitment period, with a $10,000 retention bonus after that commitment is completed.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.uhsinc.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 6 roles welcome new grads
- Psych nurses: 5 of 6 roles
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$38.87/hr
Behavioral Health RN min base rate (Highlands Behavioral Health System)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$58.31/hr
Behavioral Health RN max base rate (Highlands Behavioral Health System)
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$4.00
Weekday evening shift differential (3pm - 11pm) for RNs at Highlands Behavioral
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$5.00
Weekday night shift differential (11pm - 7am) and weekend day differential (7am - 3pm)
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$6.00
Weekend evening shift differential (3pm - 11pm) for RNs at Highlands Behavioral
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$7.00
Weekend night shift differential (11pm - 7am) for RNs at Highlands Behavioral
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
$1.00
Bilingual base pay addition following language assessment after 30 days
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000.00
Sign-on bonus with commitment for Behavioral Health RN at Highlands Behavioral
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$20,000.00
Sign-on bonus for full-time night shift RN at Southeast Behavioral Hospital
As of 2026
- Relocation
$5,000.00
Relocation bonus for full-time night shift RN at Southeast Behavioral Hospital
As of 2026
- Benefits
$10,000.00
Retention bonus for RNs eligible following completion of sign-on bonus commitment
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Internal Transfers
- Staff note that the transfer process between hospitals within the UHS network is smooth and straightforward.
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As of 2021Source: glassdoor.sg- Staffing and Workload
- Reviewers frequently cite low staffing levels, heavy workloads, and demanding shifts across facilities.
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- Corporate Culture and Management
- Employees praise peers and solid compensation, but report rigid corporate hierarchy, slow approvals, and weak upper management support.
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The hard parts
Reviewers across UHS facilities repeatedly cite thin staffing, heavy workloads, and demanding shifts, alongside a rigid corporate hierarchy and slow approvals.
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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. (UHS) hire new grads?
2 of 6 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 6 roles, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (5) and ER (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. (UHS), and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
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- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Full Time (M-F) / DAY SHIFT (12 Hours)
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- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
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- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 7pm-7am / 7am-7pm
- Tuition reimbursement
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
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Registered Nurse (Full Time)-NOC shift
$45–$60/hr
- RN
- NOC: 11pm-7:30am
- ADN accepted
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Memphis, TN · Health system employer
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)
Henderson, NV · Health system employer
- RN
- Night shift
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Universal-Health-Services-Inc-E2001-RVW89532929.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Universal-Health-Services-Inc-uhs-Reviews-EI_IE2001.0,29_KH30,33.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021
- jobs.uhsinc.com/careers/jobs/366430
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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