Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied/rotating schedule; 40 hours/week guaranteed with opportunity to pick up additional shifts (up to 48 hours) as needed; exact start/end times and days scheduled by the facility

Hours per Week: 40

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 person-centered plans of care with the interdisciplinary team
• Coordinate and provide nursing care in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff
• Document, report, and verify patient information accurately and timely according to policy
• Monitor patient safety and report any risks or changes in condition to physicians
• Provide therapeutic milieu management and support discharge and after-care planning
• Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and community resources
• Function as a clinical leader by delegating assignments, promoting staff development, and supporting a safe environment
• Support medication and physical health oversight and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Model the organization’s mission and values through professional behavior, communication, and compassionate care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active Michigan nursing license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience (required)
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Experience with milieu management, group and individual behavioral health nursing
• Comfort serving diverse populations across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings
• Strong documentation, communication, and clinical leadership skills
• Willingness to complete and maintain required programmatic trainings and competencies

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing process and patient assessment skills to inform care planning
• Care planning, implementation, and evaluation in behavioral health settings
• Accurate patient documentation and reporting
• Patient education and family engagement techniques
• Care coordination across interdisciplinary teams and community resources
• Safety monitoring and risk identification
• Clinical leadership, charge nurse experience, and staff training
• Scheduling, staffing awareness, pre-authorization processes, and discharge planning
• Medication oversight, physical health monitoring, and community residential care approaches
• Culturally sensitive, faith-informed care consistent with organizational values

Benefits

• Meaningful work at a faith-rooted, mission-driven organization that values compassion and excellence
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans (check with UHC for specifics)
• Support for licensure and required training to keep you practice-ready
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and employee assistance resources for peace of mind
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and leadership development
• A supportive team culture that values diversity, inclusion, and your well-being
• Referral program and recognition awards for outstanding care (ask about details)

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Rapids, MI

Explore Grand Rapids when you’re off shift: visit the renowned Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, explore the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, stroll the vibrant downtown riverfront and art scene, and enjoy the city’s celebrated craft breweries and dining (Grand Rapids is known for its beer culture). For outdoor escapes, Lake Michigan beaches and state parks are a short drive away, and local spots like John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Art Museum offer easy weekend outings.

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