Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, schedule varies (specific start/end times assigned at time of submission); 36-hour guarantee; facility does not approve special scheduling requests after offer

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $36 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 hands-on personal care following each patient’s individualized plan of care
• Perform vital sign checks and document findings accurately and timely
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and safe positioning to promote mobility and prevent pressure injuries
• Support infection prevention and control practices consistently
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN promptly
• Maintain clear, timely documentation in the EMR per policy and state requirements
• Build positive, respectful relationships with patients and families and honor patient rights
• Work as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team

Qualifications

• Active Michigan CNA license required (must be active!)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• BLS (AHA) certification required — please include documentation
• Minimum 2+ years of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience required
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Windows and comfort with Epic EMR
• Submission packet must include work history, current (≤1 year) skills checklist, and 2 supervisory reference forms (taken within last 2 years)
• Candidates must provide permanent address and cannot be local within a 100-mile radius (facility restriction)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient-centered hands-on care and strong interpersonal communication
• Accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs
• Infection prevention and control best practices
• Pressure prevention, skin integrity care and proper positioning techniques
• Safe ambulation and transfer assistance
• Timely, policy-compliant documentation in Epic EMR
• Comfortable using Microsoft Windows-based systems

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your hands-on patient care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Travel reimbursement and help getting you settled for the assignment
• Help with credentialing and easy submission guidance to get you working quickly
• Paid time off options and relief between assignments to recharge
• Access to professional development and skill-building opportunities
• A workplace culture focused on safety, quality, and rural community impact

Travel Perks: Explore Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Explore the unique beauty of Sault Ste. Marie — catch ships transiting the famous Soo Locks, stroll along the St. Marys River, and enjoy lakeside views of Lake Superior. Weekend adventures include visiting nearby Tahquamenon Falls for hiking and spectacular waterfalls, fishing and boating on the Great Lakes, scenic drives and wildlife viewing, and day trips to Mackinac Island and other Upper Peninsula gems. Local dining, farmer’s markets, and community events give a warm, small-town atmosphere for your time off.

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