Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating schedule with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday coverage (12-hour night shifts). Weekend coverage may include blocks such as Fri 7:00 PM - Mon 7:00 AM as part of schedule expectations.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 exceptional, high-acuity ICU care for post-open-heart (CABG), neuro/stroke, and CRRT patients
• Operate and manage CRRT equipment and protocols safely and effectively
• Perform timely assessments, administer critical medications (including TNK when indicated), and respond to emergencies using ACLS/BLS guidelines
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and maintain clear communication with the interdisciplinary team
• Support unit throughput by assisting across SICU, MICU and Neuro as patient needs dictate (floating)
• Participate in required competency exams and skills checks to maintain clinical readiness
• Educate patients and families about care plans and post-op recovery in a compassionate manner
• Adhere to infection control, vaccination, and screening requirements to keep patients and staff safe

Qualifications

• Current RN license (state registration verified via Nursys)
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification for stroke assessment required
• Experience caring for open-heart (CABG), neuro/stroke, and CRRT patients in a high-acuity ICU
• EPIC electronic health record experience is a must
• Willingness to float between SICU, MICU and Neuro units as needed
• Ability to complete required onboarding checks: drug screen, fit test, TB testing, and vaccination requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong familiarity with EPIC charting and documentation workflows
• Competence in CRRT setup, monitoring and troubleshooting
• Post-op cardiac (CABG) and neuro/stroke monitoring and care
• Proficient in ACLS/BLS emergency algorithms and rapid response
• Skilled in ventilator management basics and hemodynamic monitoring
• Comfortable performing NIHSS stroke assessments and administering TNK when indicated
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and rapid clinical decision-making

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly (details provided by recruiter)
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make state paperwork painless
• Paid time off to recharge after high-acuity assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Supportive team environment where your ICU skills are valued
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL

Explore northwest Chicago neighborhoods and authentic local flavor near Portage Park and Six Corners. Enjoy easy access to O'Hare International Airport for quick weekend getaways, or hop the train downtown to visit Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Navy Pier and the Lakefront for dining, museums and scenic walks. Local parks, greenways and neighborhood restaurants make for relaxing evenings after night shifts.

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