Registered Nurse (RN)

The Orchards at Douglas Cove

Douglas, Michigan

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Jun 23

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $4,000

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Sign-On Bonus

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New registered nurse (RN) sign-on bonus: $4,000!

Registered Nurse (RN)

Join the Orchards at Douglas Cove's Team

The Orchards at Douglas Cove | Where Care, Culture, and Growth Come Together

New Ownership. Positive Culture. Meaningful Careers.

The Orchards at Douglas Cove is proud to be under new ownership, bringing renewed leadership, supportive management, and a strong commitment to our caregivers. Located in beautiful Douglas, MI, near Lake Michigan and downtown Douglas & Saugatuck, we offer a family-friendly, people-first workplace where your work truly matters.

Open positions

Registered Nurse (RN)

Competitive base wages based on experience

MI Stipend (COVID pay)

shift differentials & bonuses to add too!

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time, $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for part-time

Why work at the orchards?

Supportive leadership under new ownership

Positive, team-oriented culture

Family-friendly scheduling

Opportunities to grow, specialize, and advance

Meaningful relationships with residents

Beautiful location near the lake and downtown

BENEFITS (Eligible Positions)

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Locations: Douglas, MI & Douglas Cove Village

Multiple Shifts Available

✨ Come be part of something special. Join the Orchards family today. ✨

Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to patients as assigned

Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned

Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments

Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families

Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities

Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients

Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s)

Records on patient charts observation of patient’s responses to nursing care rendered

Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients

Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications and Skills

Experience

1 year (Preferred)

RN Licensure (Required)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

What's around it?

In Douglas, MI

Douglas, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $781/mo
Household income: $81,627/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Douglas, MI

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Douglas is concentrated within a few distinct pockets. Downtown Douglas along Center Street features walkable village settings with older character cottages within easy reach of galleries and local eateries. Moving west toward Lake Michigan, residential neighborhoods around Douglas Beach, West Shore Woods, and Lakeshore Drive offer wooded, quiet properties ranging from traditional summer cottages to expansive modern estates. Enclaves near Kalamazoo Lake and Wade's Bayou provide waterfront living with private docks, while developments like Wilderness Ridge and streets like North Washington and Golfview Drive blend modern craftsman designs with tranquil suburban seclusion.

Residential living in Douglas is concentrated within a few distinct pockets. Downtown Douglas along Center Street features walkable village settings with older character cottages within easy reach of galleries and local eateries.

Moving west toward Lake Michigan, residential neighborhoods around Douglas Beach, West Shore Woods, and Lakeshore Drive offer wooded, quiet properties ranging from traditional summer cottages to expansive modern estates. Enclaves near Kalamazoo Lake and Wade's Bayou provide waterfront living with private docks, while developments like Wilderness Ridge and streets like North Washington and Golfview Drive blend modern craftsman designs with tranquil suburban seclusion.

Sources

As of Sep 27, 2026Source 1: cottagehomerealty.com Source 2: andreacrossmangroup.com

Getting aroundDouglas is oriented along the Interstate 196 corridor and Blue Star Highway, which serve as the primary conduits for regional commutes. Healthcare workers travelling to regional medical facilities typically drive north roughly 15 to 20 minutes to Holland Hospital or approximately 45 to 50 minutes toward Grand Rapids health systems. Commutes within Douglas and into neighboring Saugatuck are largely manageable by bike or on foot during warm months via designated pedestrian sidewalks and bridges, with the historic hand-cranked Saugatuck Chain Ferry offering seasonal foot transit across the Kalamazoo River. Winter commutes can be complicated by lake-effect snow squalls and icy highway conditions.

Douglas is oriented along the Interstate 196 corridor and Blue Star Highway, which serve as the primary conduits for regional commutes. Healthcare workers travelling to regional medical facilities typically drive north roughly 15 to 20 minutes to Holland Hospital or approximately 45 to 50 minutes toward Grand Rapids health systems.

Commutes within Douglas and into neighboring Saugatuck are largely manageable by bike or on foot during warm months via designated pedestrian sidewalks and bridges, with the historic hand-cranked Saugatuck Chain Ferry offering seasonal foot transit across the Kalamazoo River. Winter commutes can be complicated by lake-effect snow squalls and icy highway conditions.

Sources

As of Sep 27, 2026Source 1: michiganluxurylakehomes.com Source 2: saugatuck.com

OutdoorsOutdoor activity centers around Lake Michigan, the Kalamazoo River, and the region's protected dunes. Douglas Beach provides an intimate, neighborhood-scale shoreline experience, while neighboring Oval Beach offers expansive public sand and dunes. Hikers climb the 302 wooden steps of Mount Baldhead to take in panoramic views of the water or explore the wooded coastal trails of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and the delicate dunes of Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area. Wade’s Bayou Memorial Park on the Kalamazoo River serves as a quiet local launch point for kayaking, canoeing, and boating, supported by local liveries like Big Lake Outfitters and Third Coast Paddling.

Outdoor activity centers around Lake Michigan, the Kalamazoo River, and the region's protected dunes. Douglas Beach provides an intimate, neighborhood-scale shoreline experience, while neighboring Oval Beach offers expansive public sand and dunes.

Hikers climb the 302 wooden steps of Mount Baldhead to take in panoramic views of the water or explore the wooded coastal trails of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and the delicate dunes of Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area. Wade’s Bayou Memorial Park on the Kalamazoo River serves as a quiet local launch point for kayaking, canoeing, and boating, supported by local liveries like Big Lake Outfitters and Third Coast Paddling.

Sources

As of Sep 27, 2026Source 1: saugatuck.com Source 2: andreacrossmangroup.com Source 3: saugatuckvacationrentals.com

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Living in Douglas

Douglas provides relocating nurses with an idyllic coastal village escape along West Michigan's celebrated 'Art Coast.' Positioned just across the Kalamazoo River from Saugatuck, Douglas serves as the quieter, more residential counterpart to its tourist-heavy neighbor. Daily life revolves around the water, whether launching a kayak from Wade’s Bayou Memorial Park, resting on the quiet sands of Douglas Beach, or trekking the 302 steps at Mount Baldhead. The compact downtown along Center Street is defined by an artistic spirit, featuring local galleries like Button Gallery alongside acclaimed dining at Coast 236 and Bowdie’s Chophouse. For healthcare professionals commuting north on Interstate 196 to Holland Hospital or into Grand Rapids, the village offers a restful haven after demanding hospital shifts. However, living here requires realistic planning: traditional long-term rentals are scarce in a market dominated by vacation properties, winters bring heavy lake-effect snow and road wear, and many commercial operations scale back during the quiet off-season. For nurses prioritizing a tight-knit community, excellent schools like Douglas Elementary, and stunning natural scenery, Douglas offers an exceptional quality of life.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: michiganluxurylakehomes.com Source 2: andreacrossmangroup.com Source 3: saugatuck.com Source 4: niche.com Source 5: thepernateam.com

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New registered nurse (RN) sign-on bonus: $4,000!

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Why work at the orchards?

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Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications and Skills

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Benefits

What's around it?

Douglas, MIiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Douglas, MI

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Life in Douglas, MI

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Douglas, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.