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The Psychiatric Triage/Intake RN works closely with other Admissions and Referral Center (ARC) staff, the physicians, and the patient and their families to establish trust and rapport when ...

The Psychiatric Triage/Intake RN works closely with other Admissions and Referral Center (ARC) staff, the physicians, and the patient and their families to establish trust and rapport when ...

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How much do prn psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average weekly pay for prn 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 Prn Psych RN?

A PRN Psych RN (as-needed Psychiatric Registered Nurse) provides mental health care on a flexible, as-needed basis. They work in hospitals, clinics, or mental health facilities, assisting patients with psychiatric conditions. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and providing therapeutic interventions. PRN status means they do not have a fixed schedule but fill in based on facility needs. This role requires strong assessment skills and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Prn Psych RN?

To thrive as a PRN Psych RN, you need current RN licensure, a solid understanding of psychiatric nursing care, and experience with mental health assessments and interventions. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), crisis intervention techniques, and relevant certifications such as BLS or CPI are typically required. Exceptional communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations set candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety and delivering effective mental health care in dynamic environments.

What does a typical shift look like for a Prn Psych RN, and how flexible are the scheduling options?

As a PRN Psych RN, your shifts can vary widely and may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays depending on facility needs. You’ll be responsible for assessing patients, administering medications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and responding to psychiatric emergencies. PRN (as needed) roles offer significant flexibility, allowing you to pick up shifts that fit your personal schedule, though last-minute requests for coverage are common. This flexibility makes the position ideal for those balancing other commitments or seeking variety in their work environment.

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Infographic showing various Prn Psych Rn job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 62% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,175 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Psych RN - Days Weekend Shift with Premium

UHS

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities
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 - Weekend Days shift.
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 Part time, 24 hours a week position (12 Hour Shifts- 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:
  • Weekend Premium Pay
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
  • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • 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. (NYSE: UHS) 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. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • 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.

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About Universal Health Services

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US