Registered Nurse (RN) - WEEKENDS (7P-7A)
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
Posted Oct 12 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Also asks
- The Staff Nurse (R. N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
Preferred
- Education
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate’s Degree required.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
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 →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Arkansas staff rolesArkansas staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $30/hr to $45/hr, across 216 postings.
The workplace
A behavioral health hospital where staff RN pay starts at $30.00 an hour and reported rates reach $45.00 depending on experience and education.
Worth asking
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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WEEKENDS 7P-7A (FULL-TIME) Sign-On Bonus |
- Shift Differential
New grads accepted
HOURLY RATE: Dependent On Experience and Education
Qualifications
The Staff Nurse (R. N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
Education
Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate’s Degree required.
Registered Nurse (RN) Job
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate’s Degree required. NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!
- Current license to practice nursing in Arkansas (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Current CPR or BLS certification.
- Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with patients, families, visitors and staff. Must be able to work as a team with all staff/coworkers and maintain the ability to treat all patients with respect.
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
Pinnacle Pointe (a UHS facility ) , is a 127 bed behavioral health hospital located in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are committed to helping children and teens age 4-17 and offer a full continuum of behavioral health services. We’ve designed our facility to serve the complex needs and interests of children, teens and their families, while providing security and comfort as they better themselves.
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.
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System is always interested in dedicated behavioral health professionals who are passionate about providing quality care to kids and teens. If you’re looking to grow your career, Pinnacle Pointe could be the right place for you.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
LITTLE ROCK, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,106/mo
- Household income
- $63,003/yr, all local households, not nurse pay