Registered Nurse Casual - Behavioral Health

McLaren Health Care

Bay City, Michigan

Posted Jul 28

Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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Certification: BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.

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Weekends: No weekends
On call: No call

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Department: Behavioral Health
Daily Work Times: Variable
Shift: Variable
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0

Position Summary

Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing

Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice. Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care. Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.

Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge/transfer planning conferences. Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community. Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.

Precepts/mentors new employees and students. Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan. BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.

Additional Information

Schedule

Per Diem
Daily Work Times: variable
Hours Per Pay Period: 0
On Call: No
Weekends: No

What's around it?

In Bay City, MI

Bay City, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $766/mo
Household income: $49,420/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bay City, MI

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Bay City divides largely between the east and west banks of the Saginaw River. The prestigious Center Avenue Historic District on the East Side is celebrated for its historic lumber-era mansions featuring ornate woodwork and wraparound porches. Waterfront loft living and modern townhomes cluster around the Uptown district along the riverfront, while the West Side and adjacent Essexville offer quiet residential pockets with classic bungalows, mid-century ranches, and convenient access to local retail without heavy bridge crossings.

Residential living in Bay City divides largely between the east and west banks of the Saginaw River. The prestigious Center Avenue Historic District on the East Side is celebrated for its historic lumber-era mansions featuring ornate woodwork and wraparound porches.

Waterfront loft living and modern townhomes cluster around the Uptown district along the riverfront, while the West Side and adjacent Essexville offer quiet residential pockets with classic bungalows, mid-century ranches, and convenient access to local retail without heavy bridge crossings.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: niche.com

Getting aroundCommuting across Bay City is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times hovering around nineteen to twenty minutes. Getting to regional healthcare facilities like McLaren Bay Region is straightforward via arterial surface streets, though daily routes often involve crossing the Saginaw River over spans such as the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Local drivers frequently cite bridge toll systems and pothole-damaged street surfaces as persistent daily headaches, while regional travel connects via MBS International Airport roughly 16 miles west in Freeland.

Commuting across Bay City is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times hovering around nineteen to twenty minutes. Getting to regional healthcare facilities like McLaren Bay Region is straightforward via arterial surface streets, though daily routes often involve crossing the Saginaw River over spans such as the Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Local drivers frequently cite bridge toll systems and pothole-damaged street surfaces as persistent daily headaches, while regional travel connects via MBS International Airport roughly 16 miles west in Freeland.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsWater dominates recreation in Bay City, oriented around the Saginaw River and the open waters of Saginaw Bay. Bay City State Park provides sandy shorelines and wetland exploration, while adjacent Tobico Marsh is renowned for nature trails and extensive birdwatching. Within the city core, a paved Riverwalk trail traces both riverbanks, accommodating runners, cyclists, and walkers who gather along the water during warmer months.

Water dominates recreation in Bay City, oriented around the Saginaw River and the open waters of Saginaw Bay. Bay City State Park provides sandy shorelines and wetland exploration, while adjacent Tobico Marsh is renowned for nature trails and extensive birdwatching.

Within the city core, a paved Riverwalk trail traces both riverbanks, accommodating runners, cyclists, and walkers who gather along the water during warmer months.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: travelonthereg.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: apartments.com

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Living in Bay City

Bay City offers nurses a grounded, riverfront community with deep maritime roots and an unhurried rhythm. Bisected by the Saginaw River before it enters Saginaw Bay, the city allows hospital shifts at centers like McLaren Bay Region to be paired with effortless commutes that rarely exceed twenty minutes. Housing is rich in heritage, ranging from converted lofts near downtown and grand Queen Anne residences along the Center Avenue Historic District to practical ranches in the West Side and Essexville. Days off often involve strolling the Riverwalk trail, hiking through Tobico Marsh, spending sunny afternoons at Bay City State Park, or watching boats from the patio at Real Seafood Company. Evenings out revolve around local craft breweries, the Delta College Planetarium, and neighborhood fixtures like Retro Rocks Pub. However, relocating healthcare workers must prepare for distinct regional tradeoffs: winters are harsh, bridge tolls can complicate cross-river travel, municipal utility bills run high, and deteriorating road pavement causes constant wear on vehicles. For nurses seeking a relaxed, community-focused Great Lakes lifestyle without big-city franticness, Bay City provides a unique and welcoming home.

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing

Required

Schedule

What's around it?

Bay City, MIiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Bay City, MI

Moving for this role?

Nurses on this role

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Life in Bay City, MI

Moving for this role?

Nurses on this role

Bay City, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.