Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health / Psychiatric care, taking a leadership role in compassionate patient-centered care across a dynamic assignment that begins March 16, 2026. In this role you’ll blend clinical expertise with empathetic communication to support patients through crisis stabilization, recovery planning, and ongoing resilience-building. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based interventions, monitor safety, administer medications per protocol, and advocate for patient autonomy and dignity at every stage of care. This opportunity places you in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a city known for its vibrant cultural scene, welcoming neighborhoods, and easy access to forests, lakes, and outdoor trails where you can recharge after meaningful shifts. And for those eager to broaden horizons, the position offers the flexibility to serve in various locations across the United States, enriching your clinical repertoire and professional network.

Grand Rapids offers a supportive community, a thriving arts and dining scene, and proximity to West Michigan’s parks and lakes. The assignment also opens doors to placements in additional U.S. locations, allowing you to experience diverse hospital settings, patient populations, and care models—from urban medical centers to rural clinics—while still benefiting from the stability of a comprehensive travel program. You’ll gain exposure to a wide spectrum of behavioral health challenges, from acute stabilization to longer-term recovery pathways, all while maintaining a patient-first focus and adhering to best-practice safety protocols. The travel design ensures guaranteed hours and a predictable cadence to support work-life balance, while the rotation across sites expands your clinical confidence in crisis management, patient education, interprofessional collaboration, and leadership within high-stakes environments.

Role specifics and benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Deliver direct psychiatric nursing care to patients across intake, stabilization, and ongoing treatment; perform comprehensive mental health assessments and risk evaluations; administer prescribed medications with meticulous documentation and monitoring for adverse effects; implement evidence-based behavioral health interventions; collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and case managers to develop personalized care plans; provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed; educate patients and families about illness, treatment options, and coping strategies; coordinate discharge planning and community referrals to support continuity of care; maintain precise electronic health record entries and ensure regulatory compliance; participate in rounds, safety huddles, and quality improvement initiatives to advance patient outcomes.
- Professional growth: Build depth within behavioral health nursing, pursue certifications in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, or psych-mental health advanced practice support; opportunities to mentor new travelers, lead care coordination efforts, and contribute to program development across sites; exposure to diverse populations and care settings enhances clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and collaborative leadership.
- Benefits and support: Competitive weekly pay of $1,659-$1,737, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week to provide dependable earnings. Attractive bonus structures, housing assistance programs, and extension opportunities to extend your assignment and build continuity with teams you trust. Comprehensive support including a 24/7 travel assistance team and a dedicated clinical liaison to help with on-site challenges, credentialing, housing logistics, and shift preferences. Access to professional resources, orientation, and ongoing education designed to advance your practice while you’re on assignment.

Company values:
We are committed to empowering our staff by fostering a culture that prioritizes ongoing career advancement, mentorship, and a supportive work environment. Your professional voice matters here, and you’ll find pathways to expand your scope, collaborate with experienced peers, and influence care delivery across multiple settings. Our program emphasizes clinician well-being, work-life alignment, and career mobility, ensuring you feel valued, respected, and equipped to grow.

Call to action:
If you’re ready to expand your impact as a Behavioral Health RN and to grow within a nationwide network that prioritizes your development and well-being, apply today. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that respects your expertise, supports your journey, and helps you shape the future of psychiatric nursing across communities—from Grand Rapids to locations nationwide. Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
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• Nationwide assignments

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