Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $57 to $58 per hour
Shift Information: Evenings - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health (Inpatient)

📍 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
📅 Start Date: August 3, 2026
📆 Contract Length: 13 Weeks
🌙 Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
⏰ Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts (36 Guaranteed Hours/Week)
📞 On-Call: None
🗓 Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Grand Rapids, MI. This opportunity is with a nationally recognized behavioral health organization providing compassionate, patient-centered inpatient psychiatric care.

The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess patients, develop individualized care plans, administer treatments, provide therapeutic support, and promote a safe healing environment for patients experiencing mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care to inpatient behavioral health patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and report significant changes to physicians.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Promote a safe therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and healthcare teams.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral management.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and provide leadership when functioning as Charge Nurse.

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN License (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience required
• Current BLS Certification
• Strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills

Assignment Details

• 13-Week Travel Contract
• 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week
• Opportunity to work additional hours (up to 48 hours/week based on unit needs; not guaranteed)
• No On-Call Requirement
• Block Scheduling Not Available

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable night shift schedule
• Work with one of the nation's leading behavioral health organizations
• Opportunity to gain experience in a comprehensive inpatient psychiatric setting
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment