<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, a full benefits package, and the clinical variety that comes with float capability across all inpatient units. Byron Center sits in the Grand Rapids metro corridor — an accessible, affordable Midwest market with strong healthcare infrastructure and year-round outdoor appeal.</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>13-week contract length with schedules issued 6 weeks in advance</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and a rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team; 24/7 clinician support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with an active inpatient psychiatric unit</li> <li>12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Float requirement to all units across the facility — broad clinical exposure beyond the primary psych assignment</li> <li>Handle With Care (HWC) de-escalation training offered on-site at the facility</li> <li>Scheduling provided 6 weeks at a time; blocked scheduling is not guaranteed</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 inpatient psychiatric RN experience</li> <li>Comfort and competency floating to all inpatient units as needed</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Byron Center is a suburban community within the Grand Rapids metropolitan area in western Michigan — one of the Midwest's most livable mid-size cities, consistently recognized for its low cost of living, strong school systems, and vibrant arts and food scene. The region offers easy access to Lake Michigan's shoreline, extensive trail networks, and four-season recreation, making it an attractive landing spot for travel clinicians who want urban amenities without big-city congestion or cost.</p>