Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily 12-hour night shifts (night/NOC); exact start/end times not specified. Guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess patients' behavioral health needs and develop individualized, person-centered plans of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Provide and coordinate nursing care with physicians and clinical staff for individuals and groups
• Document thoroughly, report accurately, and verify necessary information per policies and standards
• Educate patients, families, and significant others on treatment plans, discharge planning, and aftercare resources
• Monitor safety, identify potential risks, and promptly report concerns to prevent adverse outcomes
• Lead clinically by delegating and coordinating staff assignments, promoting development and training
• Support a therapeutic milieu and maintain a safe, recovery-focused environment in residential and hospital settings
• Contribute to quality improvement, review care protocols, and recommend process enhancements
• Model the organization’s mission and values through professional conduct, compassionate care, and clear communication

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license required at time of submission
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience (required)
• Experience with medication management, milieu management, and safety monitoring
• Comfort functioning as a charge nurse or clinical leader and supporting staff development
• Ability to complete and maintain required annual programmatic training and demonstrate competencies
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, person-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and development of individualized care plans
• Documentation best practices and clinical reporting
• Medication administration and oversight
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and effective handoffs
• Milieu management and creating safe therapeutic environments
• Patient and family education with clear, empathetic communication
• Staff training, scheduling, and pre-authorization coordination experience
• Familiarity with teletherapy/telehealth services and remote care workflows

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Ongoing professional development & training to grow your skills
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates wins (big and small)
• Flexible scheduling conversations where possible to fit life outside work
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Employee wellness and morale programs — because you matter

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Rapids, MI

Explore Grand Rapids’ vibrant art and outdoors scene on your days off: stroll the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, enjoy craft breweries and a lively downtown food scene, kayak or walk along the Grand River, or take a short drive to Lake Michigan beaches (Muskegon) and the Sleeping Bear Dunes for weekend adventures. Parks, festivals (hello ArtPrize), and family-friendly attractions like John Ball Zoo round out plenty of local fun.

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