Registered Nurse - Medical Critical Care ICU Unit

Trinity Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hauenstein 2 is a multi-specialty critical care unit dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Posted Oct 9 · “Experience as an RN required.” from the posting

Shift and hours: Night shift36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Hauenstein 2 · Hospital care for a diverse and complex patient populationdiverse, complex patient population
License: RN license Licensed in the State of MichiganMichigan RN license
Term: PermanentFull time

Do you qualify?

License: Michigan RN license Licensed in the State of Michigan Check your license
Certification: BLS Certs: BLS, ACLS (ACLS at time of hire or w/in 6 months)
Education: graduate of accredited nursing school and program Graduation from an accredited Nursing school and program
Education: associate's degree in nursing Associate's degree in nursing required, BSN preferred.
Education: enroll in BSN within 6 months of hire, complete within 4 years (Grand Rapids ADN)After hire · within 6 months of hire In Grand Rapids if ADN must enroll in BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete in 4 years of hire
Also asks: experience as an RN Experience as an RN required.

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What it pays

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Benefits

Benefitslow-cost medical benefitsDay-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more.
Benefitslow-cost dental benefits
Benefitslow-cost vision benefits
Benefits403B retirement plan
Benefitspaid holidaysPaid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Benefitsgenerous paid time off

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Benefitsup to 18 PTO days in first yearUp to 18 days of PTO your first year!
Day-1 medical, dental, and vision benefits
403B retirement
Paid Time Off (up to 18 days in first year)

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The role and schedule

Cross-training: critical care expertise across multiple specialties RNs on Hauenstein 2 develop advanced critical care expertise across multiple specialties
Details: Magnet designated facility Magnet designated facility with active shared decision-making councils.
Details: new grads apply directly to the residency NEW GRADS NURSES SHOULD BE APPLYING DIRECTLY TO THE RESIDENCY.

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Employment type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift

Hauenstein 2 is a multi-specialty critical care unit dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. This fast-paced environment provides RNs with the opportunity to care for a diverse and complex patient population while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative interdisciplinary team. RNs on Hauenstein 2 develop advanced critical care expertise across multiple specialties, strengthening clinical judgment and technical skills in a supportive and team-oriented setting. The unit fosters a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence, with opportunities for specialty certification and ongoing development.

What Registered Nurse, RN will need

Graduation from an accredited Nursing school and program Associate's degree in nursing required, BSN preferred. In Grand Rapids if ADN must enroll in BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete in 4 years of hire Licensed in the State of Michigan Certs: BLS, ACLS (ACLS at time of hire or w/in 6 months) Experience as an RN required.

Highlights

Magnet designated facility with active shared decision-making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more. Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!

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New grads nurses should be applying directly to the residency.

What you will work

Full time 36 hours per week 7p-7:30a Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,266/mo
Household income: $69,108/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Grand Rapids, MI

NeighborhoodsNurses and other downtown/Medical Mile workers often look first at Heritage Hill, East Hills, Eastown, Midtown, and Fulton Heights—historic, in-city pockets locals describe as generally north of Wealthy and south of Fulton—plus Creston and Alger Heights. Eastown is the pricier walkable in-city choice (one 2026 family guide put median home price at $248,925) with colleges and cultural events; Fulton Heights mixes historic homes, markets, and gardens around $180,800. More attainable in-city options in that same snapshot were Alger Heights ($136,233), Creston-Cheshire ($150,367, murals and green space), and West Grand ($137,400, downtown access). Healthcare staff commonly prioritize US-131 or I-196 access so the Medical Mile stay under about 20 minutes. Premium suburbs repeatedly named are East Grand Rapids (Gaslight Village, Reed’s Lake, A+ schools) and Forest Hills (picket-fence character, A+ schools).

Nurses and other downtown/Medical Mile workers often look first at Heritage Hill, East Hills, Eastown, Midtown, and Fulton Heights—historic, in-city pockets locals describe as generally north of Wealthy and south of Fulton—plus Creston and Alger Heights. Eastown is the pricier walkable in-city choice (one 2026 family guide put median home price at $248,925) with colleges and cultural events; Fulton Heights mixes historic homes, markets, and gardens around $180,800. More attainable in-city options in that same snapshot were Alger Heights ($136,233), Creston-Cheshire ($150,367, murals and green space), and West Grand ($137,400, downtown access).

Healthcare staff commonly prioritize US-131 or I-196 access so the Medical Mile stay under about 20 minutes. Premium suburbs repeatedly named are East Grand Rapids (Gaslight Village, Reed’s Lake, A+ schools) and Forest Hills (picket-fence character, A+ schools).

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: bracehomes.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: niche.com

Getting aroundMetro drives are routinely described as 15–20 minutes, with US-131 running north–south and I-196 east–west into downtown and the Medical Mile; healthcare workers often choose homes that keep that highway hop under 20 minutes. The Rapid bus exists but is characterized as limited, so a car is the default especially outside the core. Crossing town is still treated as easy by mid-size-city standards, and parking is not portrayed as a second job the way it is in larger metros. Walkability varies sharply by neighborhood—East Grand Rapids and Eastown vs. car-dependent suburban tracts.

Metro drives are routinely described as 15–20 minutes, with US-131 running north–south and I-196 east–west into downtown and the Medical Mile; healthcare workers often choose homes that keep that highway hop under 20 minutes. The Rapid bus exists but is characterized as limited, so a car is the default especially outside the core.

Crossing town is still treated as easy by mid-size-city standards, and parking is not portrayed as a second job the way it is in larger metros. Walkability varies sharply by neighborhood—East Grand Rapids and Eastown vs. car-dependent suburban tracts.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: bracehomes.com Source 2: marketgrandrapids.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (1000 East Beltline Ave NE) is the all-day outdoor/indoor staple: Japanese Garden, Children’s Garden with a three-section treehouse and Great Lakes water play, Michigan Farm Garden, sculpture walk (including Leonardo da Vinci’s Horse), tropical conservatory, amphitheater concerts, plus seasonal butterflies, cherry blossoms, holiday trees, mums, and giant pumpkins. East Grand Rapids’ Reed’s Lake is used for fishing, swimming, boating, and wake surfing. The Grand River runs through downtown; John Ball Zoo hosts events such as the Lantern Festival. Lake Michigan’s shore is about 30 minutes west, with parks, trails, rivers, and forests filling the rest of the year; fall farm stops such as Dunneback & Girls Farm show up on the seasonal calendar.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (1000 East Beltline Ave NE) is the all-day outdoor/indoor staple: Japanese Garden, Children’s Garden with a three-section treehouse and Great Lakes water play, Michigan Farm Garden, sculpture walk (including Leonardo da Vinci’s Horse), tropical conservatory, amphitheater concerts, plus seasonal butterflies, cherry blossoms, holiday trees, mums, and giant pumpkins. East Grand Rapids’ Reed’s Lake is used for fishing, swimming, boating, and wake surfing.

The Grand River runs through downtown; John Ball Zoo hosts events such as the Lantern Festival. Lake Michigan’s shore is about 30 minutes west, with parks, trails, rivers, and forests filling the rest of the year; fall farm stops such as Dunneback & Girls Farm show up on the seasonal calendar.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: grkids.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: marketgrandrapids.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: experiencegr.com Source 6: facebook.com

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Living in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is a mid-size river city of roughly 200,000 (metro over 1.1 million) that punches above its weight: Beer City USA, a Top-20 foodie reputation, Medical Mile jobs, and 15–20 minute drives on US-131 and I-196. City median home prices hovered near $280,000 in early 2026, with in-town family pockets from the mid-$100ks (Alger Heights, West Grand, Creston) to Eastown near $250k; East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills are the A+ school suburbs, with Gaslight Village and Reed’s Lake. Nurses usually want a car—the bus is limited—and housing in Heritage Hill, East Hills, and Fulton Heights is competitive. Between shifts, life is Meijer Gardens, John Ball Zoo, Griffins hockey at Van Andel Arena, ArtPrize, riverfront shows at Acrisure Amphitheater, and Lake Michigan about 30 minutes west. Honest tradeoffs: long cloudy snowy winters, nightlife that mainly hums Thursday–Saturday, a smaller airport, and prices and traffic that have risen with the city’s popularity.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: bracehomes.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: marketgrandrapids.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: experiencegr.com Source 7: grkids.com

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New grads nurses should be applying directly to the residency.

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Life in Grand Rapids, MI

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Grand Rapids, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.