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Contract Psych Rn Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

RN - PHP (PRN)

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Psych RN Opportunity at Forest View Hospital Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves ...

Psych RN - $10K Sign On Bonus

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

The Psych RN provides nursing care to patients on each clinical unit as assigned, utilizing the nursing process. Patient population serviced includes both adolescents and adults. Patients are ...

Psych RN - $10K Sign On Bonus

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

The Psych RN provides nursing care to patients on each clinical unit as assigned, utilizing the nursing process. Patient population serviced includes both adolescents and adults. Patients are ...

Travel RN Psych

Holland, MI ยท On-site

$1.9K - $1.9K/wk

Safe, friendly community with a laid-back pace of life If you're a skilled Psych RN ready for your next travel assignment and thrive in structured behavioral health settings, this opportunity offers ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in Michigan is $1,791.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,507.69 and $2,069.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract psych RN?

A Contract Psych RN is a registered nurse who works on a temporary basis in psychiatric or mental health settings. They provide patient care, administer medications, monitor mental health conditions, and collaborate with a healthcare team. These roles are typically short-term and can be in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or residential treatment centers. Contract Psych RNs often work through staffing agencies and may have flexible assignments in different locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract psych RN?

To thrive as a Contract Psych RN, you need an active RN license, experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, and strong assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), restraint protocols, and crisis intervention certifications such as CPI or PMAB is often required. Compassion, resilience, and excellent communication help build trust with patients and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality mental health care in challenging and dynamic environments.

What is a typical work environment and team structure like for a contract psych RN?

Contract Psych RNs most often work in inpatient psychiatric units, behavioral health facilities, or mental health hospitals, frequently joining teams for a set contract period. The team typically consists of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, mental health technicians, and other nurses, all collaborating closely to create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. You can expect a fast-paced environment, diverse patient populations, and frequent interactions with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. Adaptability and quick integration into existing teams are key, as you may rotate shifts and be assigned to various units depending on organizational needs.

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Infographic showing various Contract Psych Rn job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 28% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,175 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Psych RN - $10K Sign On Bonus

Alan B. Miller Medical Center

Grand Rapids, MI โ€ข On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

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Job description

Psych RN Opportunity at Forest View Hospital

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Psych RN. The Psych RN provides nursing care to patients on each clinical unit as assigned, utilizing the nursing process. Patient population serviced includes both adolescents and adults. Patients are hospitalized for a broad variety of psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, and thought disorders. Patients may also require treatment in specialty programming for trauma, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis (both substance abuse and psychiatric issues). This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program. This is a Fulltime, 36 hours a week position (12 Hour Shifts- 7:00pm-7:30am or 7:00am-7:30pm).

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Promotes a warm and welcoming environment when paired with newly hired RNs, providing training, guidance, and support that is consistent with patient care, safety standards, and policy and procedure.
  • Responds to questions in a respectful manner.
  • Reports concerns promptly when identified.
  • Acts as back-up point of contact for direction of other unit staff members when Charge is unavailable.
  • Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis behavioral management.
  • Utilizing the nursing process, the RN develops an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient.
  • Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, and trauma backgrounds.
  • Directs and participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
  • Assists with discharge planning and works with patient at time of discharge.
  • Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis behavioral management.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hour biweekly accrued
  • Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance and much more

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • 6-12 months of previous Psych Nursing preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of the unit they will be assisting in leadership.
  • Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
  • Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
  • Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory
  • CPR/Handle With Care certification preferred.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams:

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.