Careers | Career Opportunities
Nurses
Join Our Team
We Believe In the Power Of Nursing
We believe that expertise and compassion promote healing, that flexibility creates potential, and that an investment in our employees is an investment in a stronger community.
Pine Rest is a world-class behavioral healthcare hub offering the full continuum of care from our 220-acre main campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus telehealth and outpatient locations throughout the region. And we are hiring. If you are looking for a place where you can make a true difference in people’s lives, improve community well-being, and have the support you need to thrive in your nursing career and your personal life—your future begins here.
“It’s so rewarding to be making a true difference in people’s lives at one of the few inpatient programs providing integrated treatment for dual diagnoses, all while I’m surrounded by passionate and talented colleagues I enjoy.”
-Brian Fryling, RN, Redwood Unit
Contact us about nursing opportunities at Pine Rest
Have questions? Need assistance completing an application? Don’t see your ideal position? Complete the form and one of our recruiters will reach out to you.
Make a real difference.
Feeling like a cog in the machine? Burned out from unrealistic patient loads, lack of proper supplies, and virtually no support from management? Feel like you aren’t making a difference? At Pine Rest, you’ll be an integral part of a tight-knit team, working in a true healing environment, and witness the impact of your efforts first-hand, every day.
A place to grow and learn.
Whether you are just getting started in your career or an experience vet, we will provide you with the tools and opportunities to invest in yourself while caring for others. As Pine Rest expands access to care in West Michigan, we are expanding possibilities for you … move into management and leadership, develop programming, lead training, participate in research and more.
Find your preferred work-life balance.
Because we have a wide variety of part-time, full-time and per diem nursing positions throughout our organization, including inpatient and partial hospitalization, addiction treatment, and administration, we can match you with the ideal position for your work style and lifestyle. When your preferences change, we can help you find a new venture within our full continuum.
What team members have to say...
Comprehensive Benefits
Competitive Salary
$4,000 - $12,000 start-up bonuses, competitive compensation, and easy-to-earn bonus opportunities.
Insurance Coverage
A full suite of insurance coverages including two health plans*, dental, vision, and life.
Competitive Time Off
Generous PTO for full and part-time
Retirement Options
403(b) retirement plan (similar to a 401K but for non-profit organizations) which allows for employer and employee pre-tax contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition assistance toward degrees that support role or growth at Pine Rest
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and household members can receive free therapy, counseling & elder care consultation, discounts on financial & legal consultations, and more.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Up to $40,000 in student loan repayment assistance for full-time RNs
Clinical Advancement Ladder
A defined career path ensuring you are set up for the growth, advancement and work-life balance
Pine Rest Announcements About Nursing
Learn About the Pine Rest Nursing Academy at ‘Forks and Futures’ Event on March 31, 2026!
Nursing students, JOIN US for a meal and a firsthand look at how the Pine Rest Academy can help you achieve your career dreams at this free event on March 31!
DAISY Award Winner Grace (Eun Hye) Kim is “The Sweetest Nurse Ever”
We are pleased to recognize Grace Kim, RN, a DAISY Award honoree whose kindness, compassion and respect for others brightens days for those we serve on the Pine Rest Hickory Unit.
Sign-On Bonuses Up to $25,000 Now Available for Pine Rest Inpatient & Residential RNs
Pine Rest is offering generous sign-on bonuses of up to $25,000 to RNs who want to join our growing team and work in inpatient and residential areas including at our Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health opening soon!
DAISY Champion Susie Fennema “Exemplifies Exceptional Dedication to Celebrating Our Nursing Staff”
Congratulations to our DAISY Champion, Nursing Executive Assistant Susie Fennema, and many thanks for her years of dedication to celebrating our nursing staff here at Pine Rest!
Pine Rest Offering Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses
Pine Rest’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program offers full-time RNs up to $40,000 in student loan repayment assistance, an initiative that reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in the well-being, stability and long-term success of our...
“Putting Patients First”: Kathy Speeter, RN, Honored with DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
We’re pleased to present the December 2025 winner of the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award, Kathy Speeter!