Universal Health Services (UHS) Jobs - 2026

Universal Health Services (UHS) Nursing Jobs: A Career Across 400+ Facilities in Acute and Behavioral Health

Few health systems offer registered nurses a genuine choice between acute care and behavioral health at scale. Universal Health Services (UHS) nursing jobs span 29 acute care hospitals, more than 330 behavioral health inpatient facilities, and dozens of outpatient sites across 39 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. With roughly 23,000 nurses among its 99,000-plus workforce, UHS is a Fortune 500 company and has been named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 15 consecutive years through 2025.

Why Behavioral Health Sets UHS Apart

Most large health systems treat behavioral health as one service line among many. At UHS, it accounts for nearly half the organization's revenue and represents the single largest network of inpatient behavioral health facilities in the country. For RNs drawn to psychiatric nursing, substance use treatment, or crisis stabilization, registered nurse positions at UHS offer a depth of practice settings that are difficult to find elsewhere.

The division operates over 330 facilities with more than 24,000 beds, serving approximately 730,000 patients in 2024. Programming spans adult and adolescent psychiatry, eating disorders, trauma recovery, and dual-diagnosis care. UHS also runs the Patriot Support Programs — more than 30 treatment centers providing evidence-based care for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.

Active Growth Means New Facilities and New RN Roles

UHS is not standing still. The system has invested over $2.4 billion in facility and technology upgrades over the past three years, and several major projects are creating nursing careers at UHS right now:

• Alan B. Miller Medical Center — a 156-bed acute care hospital in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, opening spring 2026 with emergency, robotic surgery, cardiac, and women's health services.
• Three Trails Behavioral Hospital — a 120-bed facility in Independence, Missouri, opening late 2026 for adults, seniors, adolescents, and children.
• Southridge Behavioral Hospital — a joint venture with Trinity Health Michigan near Grand Rapids, recently opened.
• West Henderson Hospital — a 150-bed acute care facility in Henderson, Nevada, opened December 2024.

For nurses evaluating long-term career stability, a system that is actively building rather than contracting matters.

Compensation, Benefits, and Financial Perks

RN jobs with UHS include a benefits package built around nurses' financial realities. Eligible employees — those scheduled for at least 32 hours per week — can access medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan that lets nurses buy UHS stock at 10% below market price through payroll deductions.

Education support includes tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 annually, plus facility-specific programs that can cover partial or full tuition for RN-to-BSN and advanced degrees. Shift differentials include weekend premiums, and PTO comes with buyback options. Additional coverage spans life insurance (upgradable to 7x annual earnings), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and student loan refinancing through SoFi.

Where Nurses Work Within the UHS Network

Acute care RNs work in med-surg, ICU, emergency and trauma, telemetry, OR, labor and delivery, NICU, and specialty units across the country. Behavioral health adds psychiatric nursing, residential treatment, substance use recovery, and outpatient positions. UHS also operates freestanding emergency departments and physician networks, offering transition paths for nurses interested in ambulatory or community-based roles.

Start Exploring Universal Health Services (UHS) Nursing Jobs

Whether you are an experienced psychiatric RN, a med-surg nurse eyeing a brand-new facility, or a new graduate seeking structured residency support, Universal Health Services (UHS) nursing jobs put diverse clinical settings, competitive benefits, and real growth within reach. Browse current openings on the UHS careers portal to find your fit.