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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

UHS·Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive mental, emotional, and behavioral health services to a diverse patient population in an inpatient setting. Deliver excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families during vulnerable times.

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 One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Transition-to-Practice Orientation
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Psychiatric Nurse Residency
  • HealthStream Online Learning

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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