Optimal Care
Hiring nurses in Grand Rapids, MI
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days
From 4 postings · Employer research Aug 2, 2026
The short version
You would be looking at Optimal Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan (49503). The city sits roughly 4% below the national cost of living, with a flat 4.25% state income tax and a mix of historic neighborhoods near the center and established suburban tracts farther out.
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Grand Rapids
Nursing here
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The hard parts
Michigan is not a compact-license state, so you need a Michigan license to work here even if you already hold a compact multistate license elsewhere.
Michigan is not a nurse licensure compact state
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
No usable pay data from Optimal Care postings yet
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Optimal Care hire new grads?
All 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 4 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Hospice (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Optimal Care, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Optimal Care
Hospice RN Case Manager
$77,000–$85,000/year
- RN
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend rotation
Home Health Admission Registered Nurse
$77,000–$88,000
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Home Health Registered Nurse
$77,000–$88,000
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
Hospice RN Case Manager
$80,000–$85,000/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
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