Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, including every other weekend and every other holiday; schedule may require weekend block coverage (example: Friday 7:00 PM - Monday 7:00 AM) and floating within ICUs when census is low

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 high-acuity post-operative care for open heart (CABG) patients with vigilance and clinical skill
• Manage complex critical care patients in SICU/MICU/Neuro settings, including neuro assessments and stroke care
• Initiate, monitor, and troubleshoot CRRT therapies safely and effectively
• Administer and titrate complex medications and emergency therapies, including TNK where indicated
• Document all care thoroughly and efficiently in EPIC to maintain continuity and compliance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized patient care plans
• Participate in required competency testing and maintain certifications to ensure top-quality care
• Adapt to floating assignments and changing unit needs while maintaining patient safety

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Nursys verification listed)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification and DCI/BVP listed as required certifications
• Demonstrated experience in ICU settings (SICU, MICU, Neuro) with open heart/CABG and CRRT experience
• Proven EPIC documentation experience
• Willingness to float to other ICUs when census requires
• Ability to work rotating nights, every other weekend and every other holiday
• Successful completion of Prime testing and skills checklist, drug screen, health screenings, and required vaccinations

Knowledge & Skills

• Post-op cardiac care and CABG management
• Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) operation and monitoring
• Neurological assessment and stroke protocols, including NIHSS
• Proficiency with EPIC charting and electronic documentation
• Advanced cardiac life support and acute critical care interventions
• Medication administration, titration, and critical care pharmacology
• Strong situational awareness, triage, and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly when floating across ICU specialties

Benefits

• Housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help make your assignment comfortable and hassle-free
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Support for required onboarding and competency testing (Prime exams and skills checklist) so you hit the floor confident
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training opportunities, including EPIC support
• A supportive team environment that values critical care expertise and teamwork
• Referral program and recognition for top performers

Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL

This travel assignment places you in northwest Chicago with easy access to the city's best offerings. Enjoy nearby neighborhood charm in Portage Park and Jefferson Park with local eateries and cafes, or take quick trips downtown to Millennium Park, the Art Institute, museums, and the lakefront. Outdoor lovers can explore local parks and trails or head to nearby forest preserves for a weekend recharge. O'Hare International Airport is also nearby for quick trips home or weekend getaways.

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