Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Part Time Day Shift - Traverse City, mi
- Part-time
- Days
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open psychiatric nurse jobs in Michigan post a median of $55 an hour, the middle half $52.54–$61.13, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Psychiatric nurses employed in Michigan earn a median of $45.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Munson Healthcare here: Michigan Nurses Association at Traverse City, MI (400 workers, contract up for renewal 10 Mar 2026). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City reported 110 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,404,073 hours worked: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Munson Medical Center
Medicare gives Munson Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Michigan's hospitals average 3.0). 81% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 13% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Michigan hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI on 25 Jun 2025 and cited 1 violation (1 serious), $2,100 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
What this hospital paid
By Munson Medical Center's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $42.88 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $51.91 an hour across Michigan's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Michigan hospitals pay nurses.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists Munson Medical Center as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
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About the job
D6 Inpatient Behavioral Health is a 17-bed unit dedicated to adult patients facing various mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. This unit boasts a multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatric providers, nurses, clinicians, and behavioral health technicians.
To excel, behavioral health clinicians must possess remarkable communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to set boundaries while fostering trust. Mastery of therapeutic communication is vital for empowering patients and enhancing their mental well-being. Psychiatric mental health nurses must not only know what to convey but also how to deliver their messages with the appropriate tone, volume, and body language.
Moreover, care team members should exhibit flexibility, embrace diverse lifestyles, and have a solid grounding in both behavioral and medical sciences. They must be equipped to address the multifaceted needs of their patients while maintaining a calm and compassionate presence, even in unpredictable situations.
Embarking on a career in behavioral health nursing is both rewarding and challenging , demanding a deep well of compassion, sensitivity, and outstanding communication abilities. You will engage with patients across all age groups, assisting them in navigating intricate emotional and physical challenges.
Essential Career Attributes
- Soft Skills
- Empathy
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; experience is preferred!
The Benefits of Working at Munson
- Competitive salaries
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts
*Terms and conditions apply
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
From Munson Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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