Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nights Behavioral Hospital Setting

Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders. River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

River Oaks Hospital is looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse. The Staff Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served. Non-exempt hourly position. New Grads welcome to apply! Excellent mentoring program available.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• Current licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nurses
• Ability to clearly speak, write, and understand verbal and written English
• Selected skills/credentials as defined by the department's scope of services
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Previous experience in a psychiatric hospital or related inpatient setting preferred

Hours of Work: 7p - 7a; other times as indicated by immediate supervisor.

River Oaks Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, such as:

• Sign-on bonus for Night Shift is: $5,000.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

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.

EEO Statement:

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