Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri
You'll care for children, teens, adults and seniors with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 14 · Applications close Oct 14, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Nights, 6:30pm to 7am Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - 12 Hour Shifts, Nights This opportunity is full time (36 hrs/week) night shift (6:30pm - 7am) position36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issuesChildren, teens, adults and seniors with mental health issues
- License
- RN license Licensure: Current Missouri RN License OR Compact RN License (Or eligible to receive/renew) - New Graduates are welcome to apply!Current Missouri or Compact RN license
- Term
- Permanent This opportunity is full time (36 hrs/week) night shift (6:30pm - 7am) positionFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Licensure: Current Missouri RN License OR Compact RN License (Or eligible to receive/renew) - New Graduates are welcome to apply!
- License
- Current Missouri or Compact RN license Check your license
Preferred
- Education
- BSN Education: BSN preferred
- Experience
- Prior experience in a psychiatric health-care facility Experience: preferred prior experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Bonus
- $20,000 sign-on bonus This position is eligible for a $20,000 Sign on Bonus & a $5,000 Relocation Bonus!
- Bonus
- $5,000 relocation bonus
Benefits
- Benefits$20,000 sign-on bonus$20,000 Sign on Bonus
- Benefits$5,000 relocation bonus$5,000 Relocation Bonus
- BenefitsTuition assistanceTuition Assistance
- BenefitsTuition savings toward nursing education at Chamberlain UniversityTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- BenefitsIn-house psychiatric nurse residency and transition-to-practice orientation (20 CEUs)In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- BenefitsCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locationsCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsDiverse programming to expand your experienceDiverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career
- BenefitsHealthStream online learning with free CEU coursesHealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- BenefitsCompetitive compensation and generous paid time offCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug planExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
- BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
The role and schedule
- Hours stated
- Full time (36 hours a week) night shift (6:30pm - 7am)
- Details
- Overtime and extra shifts available There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on UHS’ careers page.
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Responsibilities
Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity -
- 12 Hour Shifts, Nights
This opportunity is full time (36 hrs/week) night shift (6:30pm - 7am) position and offers full benefits. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. New grads are welcome to apply!
This position is eligible for a $20,000 Sign on Bonus & a $5,000 Relocation Bonus!
Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work.
This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius.
Website: https://southeastbehavioral.com/
Benefits for our Registered Nurses (RNs) include
- $20,000 Sign On Bonus
- $5,000 Relocation Bonus
- Tuition Assistance
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact Jesse Scheimreif, Recruiter, by email at jesse.scheimreif@uhsinc.com or by phone at (508) 409-8387 (call or text).
What do our current nurses value at Southeast Behavioral 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, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .
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Qualifications
Requirements
Licensure
Current Missouri RN License OR Compact RN License (Or eligible to receive/renew) - New Graduates are welcome to apply!
Education
BSN preferred
Experience
preferred prior experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
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What's around it?
Cape Girardeau, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $876/mo
- Household income
- $55,658/yr, all local households, not nurse pay