Travel Nurse RN - Psych - in Grand Rapids, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $29 to $41 per hour
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 1 Years
Start Date: 6/29/2026

Job Title:

RN – Behavioral Health / Mental Health

Location:

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
Facility Setting:
Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital

Start Date:

ASAP
Position Type:
Direct Hire

Shift: Varied Shifts Available
EMR System: EPIC

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient mental health setting. The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide safe and supportive care for behavioral health patients across various populations.

Available Units/

Shifts:

• Youth Population – Evening & Night shifts
• High Acuity Adult Population – Day, Evening & Night shifts
• Older Adult Population – Evening & Night shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and coordinate nursing care with physicians and care teams
• Monitor patient progress and document care accurately
• Provide emotional support and patient/family education
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
• Supervise and delegate duties to support staff when needed
• Participate in discharge planning and aftercare coordination
• Follow all behavioral health nursing standards, safety protocols, and facility policies

• Active Michigan RN License required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• New graduates may be considered, especially with Psych or ED experience
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
• BLS certification preferred