Psychiatric Registered Nurse RN Per Diem
BYRON CENTER, Michigan
Posted Oct 21 · Applications close Oct 21, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- RN licenseLicense: Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- License: Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required. Check your license
- Also asks
- Graduate from an accredited professional nursing required.
- Also asks
- Job
- Also asks
- If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at valerie.vranish@uhsinc.com
Preferred
- Experience
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on UHS’ careers page.
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Responsibilities
Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.
We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Psychiatric Registered Nurse position as we continue our successful opening!
More information about Southridge can be found online: https://southridgebh.com/
Position Description
The Registered Nurse RN coordinates and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. They oversee and direct the Mental Health Technicians on their units to provide for the safety and needs of the patients.
Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development:
- Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership
- Tuition reimbursement assistance program
- Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Hours and Location
Flexible Per Diem options.
We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Qualifications
Job
Requirements
Education
Graduate from an accredited professional nursing required.
Experience
A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
License: Registered Nurse RN license issued by the State of Michigan required.
If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at valerie.vranish@uhsinc.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U. S. States, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
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What's around it?
BYRON CENTER, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,517/mo
- Household income
- $122,553/yr, all local households, not nurse pay