Location: Des Plaines, IL

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (NOC); specific start/end times and weekly days to be confirmed. Long-term night assignment running 04/20/2026 - 07/19/2026.

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients using sound nursing judgment and evidence-based practice
• Provide advanced cardiac and critical care interventions consistent with BLS and ACLS protocols
• Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex therapies with attention to safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Perform and document thorough patient assessments, including NIHSS when indicated
• Complete required competency checklists and specialty exams to maintain high standards of care
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, procedures, and recovery in a compassionate manner
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (Illinois) with Nursys verification
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification and DCI/BVP as listed by the facility
• Travel nurse documentation completed and compliant for long-term assignment
• Successful completion of Prime Basic Pharmacology, Prime Specialty and Core Competency exams and Prime Skills Checklist
• Completion of required health screenings and immunizations (drug screen, TB testing, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, fit test, influenza vaccine as applicable)
• Comfort and experience working night shift in a fast-paced critical care environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing principles and bedside management
• Cardiac monitoring and acute neuro assessment using NIHSS
• Familiarity with facility-specific competency exams and skills checklists
• Strong clinical documentation and communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently during night shift while coordinating care for multiple high-acuity patients
• Adherence to infection control processes and occupational health requirements

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support to help you feel at home while onsite
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current (Nursys verification supported)
• Comprehensive onboarding with required skills validation and specialty testing handled for you
• Supportive team environment where your critical care expertise is valued
• Paid time to complete required health screenings and immunizations with clear guidance
• Opportunities for professional development and access to continuing education resources
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life during the assignment
• Dedicated recruiter support to help with logistics and compliance throughout the contract

Travel Perks: Explore Des Plaines, IL

This travel assignment places you in Des Plaines, just outside of Chicago. Enjoy local highlights like the Des Plaines River Trail for outdoor walks, Rivers Casino for entertainment, and nearby Allstate Arena events. You are a short ride from downtown Chicago attractions such as Millennium Park, world-class museums, and dining on the Magnificent Mile. Easy access to O'Hare International Airport and regional transit makes weekend escapes and visiting family simple.

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