Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: 06-10-2025

End Date: 04-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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 compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health nursing to adults in a therapeutic setting
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and ensure continuity of care
• Use de-escalation techniques and CPI strategies to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
• Administer medications accurately and monitor patient responses, including pharmacology checks
• Document care clearly and timely in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, coping strategies, and available resources
• Participate in unit meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Nursys verification expected)
• Clinical experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• CPI and DCI/BVP training or willingness to complete prior to or upon start
• Completion of required onboarding screenings: drug screen, TB testing, fit test, and immunizations as listed
• Ability to pass Prime skills and competency exams as part of facility requirements
• Strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of behavioral health nursing principles and therapeutic modalities
• Proficiency in de-escalation and crisis management techniques
• Medication administration and basic pharmacology for psychiatric meds
• Skilled in nursing assessment, documentation, and care planning
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing patient needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel accommodations to help you feel at home on assignment
• Medical, dental, and vision options so you and your family stay healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Travel reimbursement and support with onboarding logistics so you can focus on patients
• Paid time off to recharge between great experiences
• A supportive team that values your expertise and encourages professional growth
• Access to continuing education and resources to sharpen your behavioral health skills
• Referral program to reward you for bringing talented teammates onboard

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL

Play local insider: 2233 W Division places you in Chicago's vibrant West Town/Wicker Park scene with great coffee shops, eclectic boutiques, and an amazing dining scene. Enjoy nearby parks and bike trails, visit world-class museums and Millennium Park downtown, take architecture river cruises, or spend a weekend at the lakefront beaches. When you need a breather, stroll neighborhood galleries, catch live music, or explore trendy eateries on Division and Milwaukee Avenues.

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