From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 25, 2026Sources
The short version
You would clock in at McLaren Central in Mount Pleasant, a McLaren Health Care hospital in Isabella County where posted RN shifts often run 7:00pm–7:30am.
Employer research, Jul 25, 2026
RN base pay on Family Birthing Place and ED postings starts at $34.66/hr and reaches $47.52/hr.
For experienced nursesSources
You can enter through the McLaren Nurse Residency Program and tap tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 a year plus a 30% discount at SVSU and GVSU.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: mclaren.orgRNs with at least one year of experience have been offered a sign-on bonus, and TuitionIO can reimburse up to $10,000 in student loans.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: McLaren Nurse Residency Program
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
McLaren Nurse Residency Program
McLaren Central · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: mclaren.org- Career development
Nursing Certification – advance expertise and get rewarded for excellence in patient care; shared governance and Professional Practice Council
McLaren Central · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: mclaren.org- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year; 30% discount to SVSU and GVSU
McLaren Central · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: mclaren.org- Loan assistance
TuitionIO – McLaren’s student loan repayment program of up to $10,000 reimbursement
McLaren Central · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: mclaren.org- Union representation
Union roles reported
McLaren Central · employer research
- Scheduling
Posted RN shifts commonly 7:00pm-7:30am nights; ED variable nights 72 hours bi-weekly; full-time and part-time options on Family Birth Place
McLaren Central · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: mclaren.org
Benefits
Full benefits on posted FT roles; 403(b) with 2% basic contribution and 50% match on first 6%; EAP; tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year; 30% SVSU/GVSU discount; TuitionIO loan repayment up to $10,000; employee discounts (Ford, AT&T, Verizon, Great Wolf Lodge, Detroit Zoo); sign-on bonus for RNs with 1+ year experience.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN pay range for Family Birthing Place and Emergency Department postings
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
$47.52/hr
RN max hourly for Family Birthing Place and ED postings
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Sign On Bonus for RNs with a minimum of 1 year experience (Facebook post)
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Wages exceed the base rates offered at other facilities (employer claim on RN postings)
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- ERNights 11 open
- L&DNights 11 open
Medical Surgical
Full-Time RN Med-Surg nights 7:00pm-7:30am posted with full benefits package.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: mclaren.orgFamily Birthing Place
Full-time and part-time RN nights; requires L&D and newborn experience or internal criteria; NRP/ACLS timelines.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: mclaren.orgEmergency Department
Permanent RN nights 7:00pm-7:30am variable, 72 bi-weekly hours; ALS/PALS/TNCC required on timelines.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: mclaren.orgPost Anesthesia Care Unit
McLaren Health Care RN PACU posting in Mount Pleasant; Glassdoor est. US$73K-US$93K.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.ieHome Health
RN Home Health Mt. Pleasant/Montcalm County posting; Glassdoor est. US$61K-US$86K.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.iePerioperative/Surgical Services
CARE award recognized entire Perioperative Unit and RN Jennifer Blackmer for patient-centered care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: mclaren.orgICU
CARE award to RN Josh Straus spanning ED, ICU and PCU; patient family praised continuity of care.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: mclaren.orgProgressive Care Unit
CARE awards to RNs in PCU for compassionate communication and dedication.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: mclaren.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- burnout and understaffing driving strike authorization
- Nurses described exhaustion and burnout and authorized a strike amid contract talks after COVID-era strain.
Sources
As of 2023-01-27Source: michiganadvance.com- staffing ratios CMS grade
- allnurses lists CMS staffing grade D with RN-per-bed 0.64 and strong nurse-communication patient scores.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com- patient praise for nurse communication
- Patient feedback highlights respectful treatment, careful listening, and clear explanations from nursing staff.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
In 2023 about 100 union nurses voted 96% to authorize a strike after describing exhaustion and burnout, and allnurses still lists a CMS staffing grade D with 0.64 RN-per-bed.
Sources
McLaren Central nurses authorize potential strike
Sources
As of 2023-01-27Source: michiganadvance.comNurses at McLaren Central Michigan hospital vote to authorize strike
Sources
As of 2023Source: abc12.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Mount Pleasant, MI
Home to Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant blends small-town ease with a lively campus energy in mid-Michigan. The Chippewa River winds through town, offering riverside trails and green space for post-shift decompression. It's a tight-knit community where a college-town buzz meets quiet residential streets—an approachable spot for out-of-state nurses seeking a slower pace with amenities.
Browse roles in Mount Pleasant- State price level · Michigan
- 4% below the national average
- State index 96.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $922/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $44,706/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does McLaren Central hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: McLaren Nurse Residency Program.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1) and L&D (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to McLaren Central, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at McLaren Central
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
Sources
- abc12.com/news/health/nurses-at-mclaren-central-michigan-hospital-vote-to-authorize-strike/article_c017a2ee-9e63-11ed-a714-536da0e661cb.html
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2023-01-27 · 2026
- allnurses.com/hospitals/michigan/mount-pleasant/mclaren-central-michigan-r2374
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- facebook.com/mclarencentralmichigan/posts/want-to-join-our-team-of-heroes-we-are-seeking-qualified-registered-nurses-to-wo/4186020064761577
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.ie/Job/mount-pleasant-mi-registered-nurse-graduate-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,17_IC1134996_KO18,43.htm
Nursing here
- glassdoor.ie/Job/jobs.htm
Nursing here
- instagram.com/p/DZDimO8ETcg
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2023-01-27 · 2026
- mclaren.org/main/nursing-careers-at-mclaren-health-care
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-07-25
- mclaren.org/central-michigan/care-awards-at-mclaren-central-michigan
Nursing here
- michiganadvance.com/2023/01/27/everyone-is-exhausted-and-burned-out-mclaren-central-nurses-authorize-potential-strike
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-01-27
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