Location: Elgin, IL

Start Date: 10-26-2025

End Date: 01-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate hemodialysis treatments while following established protocols and patient care plans
• Operate and troubleshoot Fresenius dialysis machines and CRRT NXstage equipment with confidence
• Deliver peritoneal dialysis (PD) support when needed, educating patients and documenting care
• Respond to on-call needs between Elgin and Mercy Medical Center promptly and professionally
• Complete required competency checklists and core skills exams to maintain clinical excellence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and a smooth unit flow
• Maintain accurate treatment records, infection control measures, and equipment maintenance logs

Qualifications

• Certified Hemodialysis Technician (required)
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis technician experience (hemodialysis/PD preferred)
• Hands-on experience with CRRT NXstage and Fresenius dialysis machines
• Willingness and ability to provide on-call coverage between Elgin and Mercy Medical Center
• Current clinical screenings and immunizations per employer requirements (drug screen, TB, vaccines, fit test, etc.)
• DCI/BVP certification noted as part of credential expectations

Education

• Certified Hemodialysis Technician (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Completion of dialysis technician program or equivalent clinical training (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis principles
• Skill in operating and troubleshooting Fresenius and CRRT NXstage equipment
• Good clinical judgment, infection control practices, and patient safety focus
• Clear communication skills for patient education and team collaboration
• Comfort with documentation, electronic charting, and completing competency checklists
• Ability to manage time effectively during busy treatment shifts and when covering call

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support to help you feel settled quickly
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical support so you’re set up to succeed
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off options to recharge between shifts
• Robust professional development and skills-check opportunities
• A supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Referral program to celebrate and reward teammates who bring great people aboard
• Access to workplace benefits like medical, dental & vision where applicable

Travel Perks: Explore Elgin, IL

Elgin is a charming riverfront city with plenty to explore on your days off: stroll the scenic Fox River Trail, catch a performance at the Hemmens Cultural Center, wander the historic downtown and its local restaurants and breweries, or relax in Lords Park. For weekend escapes, you’re a short drive from forest preserves, Starved Rock State Park’s hiking and waterfalls, and the bright lights of Chicago for museums, dining, and lakefront time — great variety for travel clinicians who like a little city and a little nature.

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