Graduate Nurse

Responsibilities

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, UHS is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of $11.6 billion in 2020, recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2021, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500 in 2020, and #330 in Forbes’ ranking of the U.S.’ Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs 89,000 people and operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points across 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a 167‑bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. The facility offers a wide range of evidence‑based inpatient, day‑hospital, and outpatient services, including specialty programs tailored to meet each patient’s needs. For more information, visit

The Graduate Nurse (GN) is a graduate‑level professional nurse who coordinates and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care set by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Education: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program required;
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.

Licensure: Graduate permit may be used on a temporary basis; an RN license is required upon permit expiration or within six months of hire.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications; must hold current CPR certification upon hire; successful completion of Handle With Care, including physical hold and verbal de‑escalation, is required during orientation.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Free basic life insurance

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Assistant, at  or (915) 544‑4000.

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 openly support 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.