Location: Traverse City, MI

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (36 hours guaranteed); schedule varies, must be willing to float to other units

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Assess residents and patients thoroughly each shift and implement nursing interventions that make a real difference
• Carry out and evaluate individualized plans of care, adjusting as patient needs change
• Supervise and mentor nursing assistants to ensure safe, compassionate care
• Maintain a safe resident environment and follow all Villa policies and the State Nurse Practice Act
• Document care accurately and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Promote exceptional care, passionate service, and unexpected luxury in daily interactions
• Support infection control practices, including COVID-19 vaccination policies or approved exemptions

Qualifications

• Active Michigan LPN license (must be active at time of submission)
• Minimum 24 months (2 years) of current SNF/LTC or Med-Surg experience
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (current)
• COVID-19 vaccination required or approved medical/religious exemption
• Previous travel experience required
• Ability and willingness to float to other units where experienced
• Flexible scheduling availability and reliable professional references
• Ability to complete required skills checklist within 1 year and provide resume/work history

Education

• LPN diploma or certificate required
• Active Michigan LPN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical judgment
• Proven ability to implement and evaluate plans of care
• Resident/patient safety management and fall prevention
• Experience supervising nursing assistants and supporting team performance
• Familiarity with JCAHO standards and facility policies
• Excellent customer service, mentoring, and communication skills
• Comfortable with electronic documentation and maintaining required compliance items (skills checklist, iCHAT/fingerprinting authorization)

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — work with colleagues who put kindness first
• Paid time off and predictable guaranteed hours to help you plan life outside work
• Licensure assistance and help with credentialing to keep your paperwork painless
• Paid BLS credential submission support and skills checklist guidance
• Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
• Professional development and mentoring — grow your clinical skills and leadership
• Referral bonus program and recognition for top performers
• Onboarding support to get you comfortable and confident fast

Travel Perks: Explore Traverse City, MI

Traverse City is a beautiful place to explore on your days off — think sandy beaches on Grand Traverse Bay, scenic drives and hiking at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, local wineries on Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, charming downtown shops and farm-to-table restaurants, and seasonal festivals (cherry season is legendary). For a longer weekend adventure, take the ferry to Mackinac Island or explore nearby state parks and scenic overlooks.

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