Location: Traverse City, MI

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts: 2 x 12-hour shifts and 2 x 8-hour shifts per week (total 40 hours); exact start/end times vary by facility, schedule includes weekends and requires flexible availability

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 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 assistance with activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and mobility
• Support safe patient transfers and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
• Check, record and report vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respirations) under RN/LPN supervision
• Perform wound observation and basic assessments, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff
• Assist with medications and supplements as directed and under appropriate supervision
• Maintain clean patient rooms and change linens to promote comfort and infection control
• Observe and document behavior and mood changes; communicate concerns to the care team
• Answer patient calls and respond to needs with professionalism, dignity and empathy

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification and active Michigan license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Long Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Med-Surg — required
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross — required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical & religious exemptions considered case-by-case)
• Previous travel/contract experience preferred and required for this travel assignment
• Completed skills checklist within 1 year of submission and available references
• Ability to complete MI iCHAT fingerprinting (agency must have active iCHAT account)

Education

• CNA certification (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and resident-centered care
• Vital signs monitoring and documentation under nurse supervision
• Basic wound assessment and reporting of changes
• Safe patient transfer techniques and ambulation assistance
• Feeding and dietary assistance, including following dietary restrictions
• Room care and linen management with attention to infection control
• Behavioral observation, documentation and clear communication with the care team
• Comfort working in LTC/SNF and med-surg environments with a flexible attitude

Benefits

• Assistance with housing coordination and local guidance to help you settle in
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Supportive team environment where your observations and care make a real difference
• Opportunities to gain diverse long-term care and med-surg experience
• Help with onboarding paperwork and guidance through MI iCHAT fingerprinting process
• Professional growth through hands-on experience and collaboration with nursing staff
• Recognition for reliable, compassionate caregivers
• Clear expectations and structured orientation so you can hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Traverse City, MI

Explore the beauty of Traverse City and the surrounding Grand Traverse Bay area during your time off. Hike the dunes and scenic trails at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, sip wine along Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas at local wineries, stroll the charming downtown with shops, breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, relax on sandy beach spots along the bay, and enjoy seasonal local events like the Cherry-related festivities and farmers markets. Outdoor recreation options include boating, kayaking, biking and scenic drives — great weekend escapes between shifts.

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