Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job
Grand Rapids, MI
Contracted
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Mid Level
Seize an extraordinary opportunity to advance your nursing career as a Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Michigan’s vibrant Grand Rapids area. This travel assignment is designed for dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients navigating complex mental health journeys, while enjoying the diversity and growth that come with working across multiple clinical settings. Starting on 03/16/2026, you’ll embark on a contract measured in weeks, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week and a competitive weekly pay range of $1,638 to $1,757. You’ll bring expert assessment capabilities, crisis intervention skills, and a patient-centered approach to care that honors dignity, autonomy, and recovery. This role is a gateway to broadening your clinical repertoire—transforming challenging situations into opportunities for therapeutic breakthroughs and collaborative progress within behavioral health teams.
Grand Rapids is a city that blends cosmopolitan energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a thriving arts scene, diverse dining, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures along the Grand River and nearby Lake Michigan. Michigan’s natural beauty invites exploration, from tranquil waterfront strolls to scenic drives through rolling farmland and forested trails. For travelers, the position also presents the possibility to work in other locations across the United States, enriching your professional perspective through exposure to a variety of patient populations, facility cultures, and evidence-based practices. You’ll grow your professional network, hone adaptive nursing skills, and gain insight into different mental health service delivery models, all while maintaining the high standard of compassionate care that defines your vocation.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to maximize your impact and your professional trajectory. In this position, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, monitor patients’ mental status, identify risk factors, and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and case managers. You’ll engage in crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies, safety planning, and evidence-based interventions tailored to adults with acute and chronic behavioral health needs. Documentation and precise medication reconciliation will be conducted in alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care during transitions between units and facilities. You’ll participate in interdisciplinary rounds, contribute to treatment planning, and advocate for patient rights and preferences within the care team. As you develop expertise in behavioral health psychiatry, you’ll pursue opportunities for specialization, pursue mentorship, and expand your scope to include family engagement, discharge planning, and relapse prevention strategies. The role emphasizes professional growth through ongoing education, competency-based milestones, and hands-on experience with a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses, from mood and anxiety disorders to substance use concerns and crisis stabilization needs.
The benefits package is designed to reflect the value you bring. In addition to competitive compensation, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to ease transition and relocation, and contract extensions that allow you to build sustained relationships with trusted facilities. The assignment includes robust support for travel clinicians, including 24/7 assistance from a dedicated team that is available whenever you are on assignment, ensuring you never face a challenge alone while you are on the road. You’ll have access to resources for credentialing, orientation, and ongoing clinical support, so you can maintain high patient safety standards and clinical integrity no matter where you practice. The combination of professional autonomy within a collaborative environment and structured opportunities for advancement embodies the core of this program’s commitment to empowering nurses who aspire to leadership within behavioral health care.
Company values center on empowerment, respect, and a relentless focus on career advancement within a supportive work atmosphere. The organization recognizes the unique contributions of travel nurses and is committed to creating a culture where your clinical judgment is respected, your professional development is fostered, and your well-being is a priority. Expect comprehensive onboarding, access to educational resources, mentorship from seasoned behavioral health professionals, and a network of peers to lean on as you navigate new clinical settings. The emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and ethical, patient-centered care creates an environment where you can grow—emotionally, professionally, and clinically—while delivering the highest standard of psychiatric nursing.
If you are driven to impact lives, eager to broaden your clinical horizons, and ready to embrace the adventure of travel nursing in behavioral health, this is your moment. Apply today to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands beside you as you expand your practice across Michigan and beyond. This is more than a job—it's a pathway to deepen your sense of purpose, elevate your clinical skills, and contribute to meaningful, lasting outcomes in psychiatric care.
Note: Hours and pay listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Grand Rapids is a city that blends cosmopolitan energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a thriving arts scene, diverse dining, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures along the Grand River and nearby Lake Michigan. Michigan’s natural beauty invites exploration, from tranquil waterfront strolls to scenic drives through rolling farmland and forested trails. For travelers, the position also presents the possibility to work in other locations across the United States, enriching your professional perspective through exposure to a variety of patient populations, facility cultures, and evidence-based practices. You’ll grow your professional network, hone adaptive nursing skills, and gain insight into different mental health service delivery models, all while maintaining the high standard of compassionate care that defines your vocation.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to maximize your impact and your professional trajectory. In this position, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, monitor patients’ mental status, identify risk factors, and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and case managers. You’ll engage in crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies, safety planning, and evidence-based interventions tailored to adults with acute and chronic behavioral health needs. Documentation and precise medication reconciliation will be conducted in alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care during transitions between units and facilities. You’ll participate in interdisciplinary rounds, contribute to treatment planning, and advocate for patient rights and preferences within the care team. As you develop expertise in behavioral health psychiatry, you’ll pursue opportunities for specialization, pursue mentorship, and expand your scope to include family engagement, discharge planning, and relapse prevention strategies. The role emphasizes professional growth through ongoing education, competency-based milestones, and hands-on experience with a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses, from mood and anxiety disorders to substance use concerns and crisis stabilization needs.
The benefits package is designed to reflect the value you bring. In addition to competitive compensation, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, housing assistance to ease transition and relocation, and contract extensions that allow you to build sustained relationships with trusted facilities. The assignment includes robust support for travel clinicians, including 24/7 assistance from a dedicated team that is available whenever you are on assignment, ensuring you never face a challenge alone while you are on the road. You’ll have access to resources for credentialing, orientation, and ongoing clinical support, so you can maintain high patient safety standards and clinical integrity no matter where you practice. The combination of professional autonomy within a collaborative environment and structured opportunities for advancement embodies the core of this program’s commitment to empowering nurses who aspire to leadership within behavioral health care.
Company values center on empowerment, respect, and a relentless focus on career advancement within a supportive work atmosphere. The organization recognizes the unique contributions of travel nurses and is committed to creating a culture where your clinical judgment is respected, your professional development is fostered, and your well-being is a priority. Expect comprehensive onboarding, access to educational resources, mentorship from seasoned behavioral health professionals, and a network of peers to lean on as you navigate new clinical settings. The emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and ethical, patient-centered care creates an environment where you can grow—emotionally, professionally, and clinically—while delivering the highest standard of psychiatric nursing.
If you are driven to impact lives, eager to broaden your clinical horizons, and ready to embrace the adventure of travel nursing in behavioral health, this is your moment. Apply today to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands beside you as you expand your practice across Michigan and beyond. This is more than a job—it's a pathway to deepen your sense of purpose, elevate your clinical skills, and contribute to meaningful, lasting outcomes in psychiatric care.
Note: Hours and pay listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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