Travel Registered Nurse Psych Job
Grand Rapids, MI
Contracted
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Mid Level
Step into a transformative Travel Registered Nurse – Psychiatry role in Michigan's vibrant Grand Rapids, with the flexibility to serve in diverse settings across the United States. This specialty during times of growth offers you a chance to blend clinical excellence with compassionate care, empowering patients to move beyond stigma and toward lasting well-being. Starting on 01/05/2026, you’ll join a dedicated team that values evidence-based practice, patient-centered planning, and collaborative problem solving. With guaranteed 40 hours per week and a competitive weekly pay range of $1,894 to $1,969, this assignment is designed to support both professional fulfillment and financial stability. Each assignment typically spans multiple weeks, with opportunities to extend based on patient needs and your career goals. You’ll bring expertise in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication to a setting that prizes thoughtful, holistic care.
Grand Rapids combines midwestern charm with modern opportunity. As you work in this picturesque city along the Grand River, you’ll enjoy a thriving arts scene, craft brewing, and a lake-country atmosphere within reach of Great Lakes shores. The location offers affordable, friendly housing options and neighborhoods that invite both quick commutes and easy exploration after shifts. Beyond the city, Michigan’s natural beauty awaits: tranquil forests, winding trails, and scenic day trips to nearby dunes and lakes. For clinicians, the chance to experience this region’s distinct communities—from urban clinics to suburban inpatient units—provides a rich, varied practice environment that sharpens assessment skills and expands cultural competency. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy state parks, waterfront strolls, and seasonal events that enrich your downtime, making work-life balance a tangible benefit of this assignment.
Role specifics and benefits: You’ll assess psychiatric presentations, perform risk evaluations, develop person-centered treatment plans, coordinate with medical teams, and administer medications with careful monitoring and documentation. You’ll implement evidence-based therapies, facilitate group sessions, and support patients through stabilization, discharge planning, and community reintegration. The role offers meaningful professional growth through mentorship, access to continuing education credits, and cross-disciplinary collaboration that broadens your clinical toolkit. Benefits include a guaranteed 40-hour schedule, a competitive pay package, and the potential for a signing bonus or shift differentials depending on assignment. Housing assistance is provided to ease relocation, and you’ll have the option to extend your contract, enabling deeper patient connections and longer-term skill development. You’ll also benefit from consistent, 24/7 support from our travel team to resolve housing, credentialing, or clinical questions as they arise. This role emphasizes teamwork, resilience, and a patient-first mindset, recognizing the critical balance between compassionate care and professional sustainability.
Our partner company is dedicated to empowering nursing professionals. They foster a culture of mentorship, ongoing skill-building, and clear pathways for career advancement, ensuring you have access to resources that support leadership development while maintaining a supportive, low-stress work environment. As you travel, you’ll join a community that values your voice, your clinical judgment, and your commitment to patient dignity. The company’s philosophy centers on you—your growth, your safety, and your well-being—because strong, well-supported nurses deliver the best outcomes. You’ll work within a system that honors specialty expertise in psychiatry and encourages innovative approaches to complex mental health needs, all while maintaining a friendly, inclusive atmosphere on every unit you touch.
Ready to explore this opportunity? Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey that values your expertise, respects your time, and unlocks new horizons in psychiatric care. Whether you’re drawn to Grand Rapids’ urban charm or the broader landscape of U.S. healthcare destinations, this role offers stable hours, competitive pay, and a pathway to deeper clinical mastery. You will experience a supportive onboarding, practical orientation, and ongoing access to resources that help you thrive in both the clinical setting and the communities you serve.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Grand Rapids combines midwestern charm with modern opportunity. As you work in this picturesque city along the Grand River, you’ll enjoy a thriving arts scene, craft brewing, and a lake-country atmosphere within reach of Great Lakes shores. The location offers affordable, friendly housing options and neighborhoods that invite both quick commutes and easy exploration after shifts. Beyond the city, Michigan’s natural beauty awaits: tranquil forests, winding trails, and scenic day trips to nearby dunes and lakes. For clinicians, the chance to experience this region’s distinct communities—from urban clinics to suburban inpatient units—provides a rich, varied practice environment that sharpens assessment skills and expands cultural competency. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy state parks, waterfront strolls, and seasonal events that enrich your downtime, making work-life balance a tangible benefit of this assignment.
Role specifics and benefits: You’ll assess psychiatric presentations, perform risk evaluations, develop person-centered treatment plans, coordinate with medical teams, and administer medications with careful monitoring and documentation. You’ll implement evidence-based therapies, facilitate group sessions, and support patients through stabilization, discharge planning, and community reintegration. The role offers meaningful professional growth through mentorship, access to continuing education credits, and cross-disciplinary collaboration that broadens your clinical toolkit. Benefits include a guaranteed 40-hour schedule, a competitive pay package, and the potential for a signing bonus or shift differentials depending on assignment. Housing assistance is provided to ease relocation, and you’ll have the option to extend your contract, enabling deeper patient connections and longer-term skill development. You’ll also benefit from consistent, 24/7 support from our travel team to resolve housing, credentialing, or clinical questions as they arise. This role emphasizes teamwork, resilience, and a patient-first mindset, recognizing the critical balance between compassionate care and professional sustainability.
Our partner company is dedicated to empowering nursing professionals. They foster a culture of mentorship, ongoing skill-building, and clear pathways for career advancement, ensuring you have access to resources that support leadership development while maintaining a supportive, low-stress work environment. As you travel, you’ll join a community that values your voice, your clinical judgment, and your commitment to patient dignity. The company’s philosophy centers on you—your growth, your safety, and your well-being—because strong, well-supported nurses deliver the best outcomes. You’ll work within a system that honors specialty expertise in psychiatry and encourages innovative approaches to complex mental health needs, all while maintaining a friendly, inclusive atmosphere on every unit you touch.
Ready to explore this opportunity? Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey that values your expertise, respects your time, and unlocks new horizons in psychiatric care. Whether you’re drawn to Grand Rapids’ urban charm or the broader landscape of U.S. healthcare destinations, this role offers stable hours, competitive pay, and a pathway to deeper clinical mastery. You will experience a supportive onboarding, practical orientation, and ongoing access to resources that help you thrive in both the clinical setting and the communities you serve.
Note: The 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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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, 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
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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