First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/18/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Title: Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Inpatient (Evenings) Grand Rapids, MI
Description:
A Registered Nurs e is responsible and accountable to perform the nursing process as a basis for patient care. RNs provide direction and oversight to other licensed and non-licensed staff. Pine Rest RNs show compassion to recipients of services, coworkers, and surrounding communities through integrity, stewardship, empowerment, the promotion of diversity, and professional excellence. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm for the program and the Pine Rest organization.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assesses person's served care needs, develops a plan of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and continually reassesses plan of care according to person's served care needs.
- In collaboration with the physician, provides/coordinates nursing care to individuals and groups of person's served.
- Assists in the teaching of persons' served families, and provides milieu management. Communicates with and educates persons' served families/significant others in discharge/after care planning needs.
- Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
- Responsible for documenting, reporting, and verifying all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.
- Responsible to monitor for and report to the physician(s) any potential risk to person's served safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
- Creates a customer/client friendly environment by following quality improvement standards, maintaining professionalism, initiating and maintaining positive relationships with departments/programs, co-workers and external customers.
- Provides care in various clinical settings with diverse person's served populations. Identifies specific person's served needs and implements person's served centered, compassionate care.
- Functions as a clinical leader, delegating/coordinating staff assignments and promoting staff development.
- Responsible for the utilization and continued review of patient care protocols, standards of practice, and standards of care. Gives input into process for improvement.
- Utilizes and promotes careful use of resources.
- May be responsible in training direct care staff.
- May be indirectly responsible for oversight of medication and physical health activities in a program.
- May be responsible for scheduling, staffing, and obtaining pre-authorizations.
- Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to patients.
- In the community residential setting required to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
- Commitment to demonstrating the Hospital and Residential Services Model of Care in hospital and residential areas.
- Responsible to uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and professional excellence.
- Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.
- Performs other duties or functions as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May function as a charge nurse.
First Connect Health Job ID #25-270342. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Pyschiatric
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
