Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: 06-10-2025

End Date: 04-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (NOC); specific start/end times and scheduled days to be confirmed with hiring manager

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry to detect changes in patient condition
• Provide high-quality nursing care on a 37-bed cardiac telemetry unit with safe nurse-to-patient ratios
• Float between Telemetry, Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic units when needed to ensure smooth patient flow
• Administer medications and treatments accurately while following established protocols
• Document patient assessments, interventions and responses clearly and timely in the medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications and discharge plans to support recovery
• Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital policies and checklists

Qualifications

• Active RN license with Nursys verification (Illinois licensure preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS and DCI/BVP certifications required
• Comfortable floating between Telemetry, Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic units
• Current immunizations and health screenings per facility policy (COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, TB testing/PPD or chest x-ray)
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening (Prime drug screen, color-blind test, physical/health statement)
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in cardiac telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia recognition
• Solid medical-surgical nursing knowledge and orthopedic postop care
• Ability to work effectively with variable patient ratios (1:5, 1:6; occasional 1:7)
• Proficient with documentation, medication administration and infection control practices
• Comfortable using unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists
• Collaborative team player with good critical thinking under pressure

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you stay healthy on and off the clock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend, get rewarded
• Comprehensive onboarding and a supportive team that values YOU
• Access to skill-building resources and continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL

Explore the vibrant Wicker Park and nearby Logan Square neighborhoods with great dining and nightlife; stroll or bike along the nearby Bloomingdale Trail (The 606). Enjoy easy access to downtown attractions like Millennium Park, the Art Institute and Navy Pier, plus Lake Michigan beaches for weekend downtime. Discover local coffee shops, eclectic restaurants along Division Street, and quick transit options for exploring all that Chicago has to offer.

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