<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Psychiatric RN is open at an acute care facility in Byron Center, Michigan. This night-shift position offers competitive local and travel pay rates, float flexibility across units, and a structured 6-week advance schedule — a solid assignment for an experienced psych nurse ready to step into an active inpatient environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $54.00 per hour</li> <li>Travel compensation package: $30/hour taxed base rate + $1,000/week non-taxed stipend + $250 mobilization bonus</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive corporate housing network with discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 clinical and administrative team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at an acute care facility in Byron Center, MI</li> <li>Psychiatric RN role within an inpatient acute care setting</li> <li>12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Schedules issued 6 weeks in advance; blocked scheduling is not guaranteed</li> <li>Float requirement to all units — candidates must be comfortable with cross-unit coverage</li> <li>Handle With Care (HWC) de-escalation training offered on-site at the facility</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Michigan RN license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Psychiatric RN experience in an inpatient or acute care setting</li> <li>Demonstrated ability and willingness to float to all units as needed</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Byron Center is a tight-knit township in Kent County in western Michigan, situated just south of Grand Rapids — one of the state's fastest-growing cities and a hub for arts, dining, craft brewing, and healthcare innovation. The area offers a low cost of living, highly rated public schools, and easy access to Lake Michigan's shoreline, making it an appealing base for travel nurses who want a genuine community feel without sacrificing urban amenities nearby.</p>