Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!) - Behavioral Health (Nights)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment! Pay Range: $38.87 - $58.31 per hour RNs are eligible for generous shift differentials: Weekdays: 3pm - 11pm: $4.00 Weekdays: 11pm - 7am: $5.00 Weekends: 7am - 3pm: $5.00 Weekends: 3pm - 11pm: $6.00 Weekends: 11pm - 7am: $7.00 Retention Bonus: This position is eligible for our retention bonus program (eligible after completion of sign-on bonus); current retention bonus for RNs is $10,000 $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days)

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

The Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

What do our current nurses value at Highlands Behavioral & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. 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. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine mental health needs and develop individualized care plans. Safely prepare, administer and monitor results of medications and treatments. Accurately document and communicate of patient information. Provide education and support to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and continuity of services. Maintain compliance with safety protocols and nursing standards in all patient interactions.

Benefit and Reward Highlights: Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts (7pm - 7:30am); rotating weekends required

Qualifications Requirements: Current license to practice nursing in Colorado (or eligible to receive or renew). Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program. Clinical experience in psychiatric setting preferred.

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.

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