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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time 7am - 7:30pm, 20K Hiring Incentive!

The Meadows Psychiatric Center

Centre Hall, Pennsylvania

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

What this might mean for you

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
*Shift 7am-7:30pm with a every other weekend rotation*

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*Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity* *Full-Time* *Shift 7am-7:30pm with a every other weekend rotation* *The Meadows Psychiatric Center *is a 119 bed inpatient behavioral health facility with numerous outpatient programs which span the entire continuum of care. The beautiful 52-acre rural campus is located minutes outside of State College in Central PA. The Meadows provides comprehensive care to children through geriatrics. *Full-Time status qualifies for a $ 20,000.00 sign on bonus!* _RN Role/ Responsibilities: _ * _The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for al patients on the Child, Adolescent, Stabilization and Adult Units._ * _The Registered Nurse prescribes, coordinates and delegates nursing care and oversees the unit activites for each shift._ * _The Registered Nurse completes nursing assessments and documents care and progress of the patient each shift_ * _Nurse is also responsible for completing the Columbia Suicide Assessment on all new admissions and on any patient that has a change in their suicide risk level. _ * _The Registered Nurse facilitates medication administration activities in accordance with safe medication practices , including patient education_ * _The Registered Nurse responds to all crisis/emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety_ * _Attends Treatment Team to aid in the development of patient care plans_ * _Oversees Mental Health Technicians and Licensed Practical Nurses working on the unit_ _*Website: https://themeadows.net/*_ The Meadows Psychiatric Center offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as: * *Competitive Pay Rates* * *Paid Time Off* * *Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans - after 30 days* * *401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan* * *Sofi Student Loan Refinancing Program* * *Tuition Assistance* * *Loan Forgiveness* * Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career * HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! * Partnership with Chamberlain University for discounted tuition for ADN to BSN, BSN to MSN, Doctorate of Nursing, and LCSW programs *About Universal Health Services* One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U. S. States, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. * Requirements: * * Valid Pennsylvania Reg Nursing License or Temp Permit to Practice * Genuine interest in Psychiatric Nursing * Previous Psychiatric Nursing experience preferred, not required as we provide on the job training and education *EEO Statement:* All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams:* We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Skills for this role

Nursing assessmentsMedication administrationPatient educationCrisis interventionSuicide risk assessmentDelegationDirect patient carePatient safetyShift managementMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Requirements

  • Pennsylvania RN License
  • Temporary Permit to Practice

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Health insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Referral program
  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program

About the employer

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The Meadows Psychiatric Center
Specialty Hospital

You would be walking into The Meadows Psychiatric Center in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania—a psychiatric setting, not a general hospital floor. Recent hiring posts have put a concrete number on the table for full-time RNs: a $20,000 sign-on bonus, with sign-on…

2.2 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus stated for full-time RNs
  • Sign-on and retention bonuses mentioned in hiring event posts
  • Competitive pay and benefits claimed in employer hiring posts

What reviewers flag

  • Glassdoor average about 2.1/5 across roughly 56 reviews
  • Only 14% would recommend to a friend; work/life balance rated 2.0
  • Nurse feedback cites poor admin communication, overwork, and pressure when calling out
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Living in Centre Hall, PA

Nestled in central Pennsylvania's scenic Nittany Valley, Centre Hall is a quiet rural borough surrounded by rolling farmland and forested ridges. A short drive from State College and Penn State University, it offers a peaceful small-town lifestyle with convenient access to nearby regional amenities and outdoor recreation.

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State price level · Pennsylvania
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2% below the national average

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