Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,800 to $2,000 per week in Grand Rapids, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,800 to $2,000 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Psych RN in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49501!

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) | Grand Rapids, MI | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a compassionate Behavioral Health team where your clinical expertise, empathy, and dedication help individuals navigate their mental health journey. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych) to provide exceptional care for patients in Grand Rapids, MI. If you are passionate about behavioral health and thrive in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (Psych)
• Location: Grand Rapids
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1800 to $2000

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions
• Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and continuously monitor changes in patients' physical and mental health status
• Administer medications, injections, IV therapies, and psychiatric treatments as prescribed
• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and behavioral changes
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized behavioral health care plans
• Perform suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques when necessary
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, coping strategies, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with behavioral health regulations, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards
• Advocate for patient dignity, emotional well-being, and recovery-focused care

Requirements

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Psychiatric or Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent de-escalation training preferred
• Experience caring for adult, adolescent, or geriatric behavioral health patients preferred
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, communication, and therapeutic relationship-building skills
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to remain calm and make sound clinical decisions during behavioral health emergencies
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About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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