Location: Chicago, IL

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Midshift, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; alternating weekends and holidays; rotating shifts (night coverage may be required)

Hours per Week: 36

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 high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on Telemetry and Medical-Surgical units
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to telemetry alarms
• Triage and stabilize emergency department patients as needed using ED experience
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document accurately
• Perform NIHSS stroke assessments and participate in stroke protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, techs, and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care
• Maintain clinical competencies through required exams and skills checklists
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and all hospital policies

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license (IL RN license required)
• Minimum two years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NIHSS Stroke certification required
• CPI and NRP certifications required or active
• Ability to pass drug screen, TB testing, and required immunizations
• Nursys enrollment and successful license/certificate verification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring and interpretation skills
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department nursing
• Proficient in stroke assessment (NIHSS) and acute response protocols
• Skilled in medication administration, IV therapy, and emergency interventions
• Solid clinical judgment, critical thinking, and prioritization under pressure
• Effective communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable with electronic health records and clinical documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel assistance to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant and moving
• Paid time off options to recharge between shifts
• Access to professional development and required competency training
• Supportive team culture that values your contributions and growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and build your dream team
• Comprehensive onboarding and local orientation so you hit the floor confident

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL

This Chicago assignment places you in the vibrant Wicker Park/West Town area — walk the lively Division Street corridor for great restaurants, cafés, and nightlife. Explore nearby Logan Square and its farmers markets, stroll along the Lake Michigan lakefront for scenic runs or sunsets, or take a short transit ride downtown to visit Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Navy Pier, and world-class theaters. Architecture boat tours, museums, concerts, and a bustling food scene make weekends here endlessly fun.

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