Location: Herrin, IL

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts). Scheduled coverage includes Friday & Saturday nights every third weekend; Sundays are part of the regular work week with some flexibility available.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs and translate those assessments into compassionate care
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized plans of care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide clear explanations and instructions to patients and their families to support recovery and independence
• Use nursing clinical judgment to promptly recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Maintain complete, accurate medical record documentation for continuity of care
• Participate in continuing education and core measure responsibilities to uphold high standards of care
• Contribute to a positive workplace by managing conflict with professional communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience or comfort working in inpatient rehabilitation nursing
• Comfort and ability to work night shifts and the outlined weekend rotation
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to recognize and escalate patient changes
• Stroke certification is a plus, but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and individualized care planning
• Nursing clinical judgment for acute and rehab patients
• Medical record documentation and charting accuracy
• Inpatient rehabilitation practices and neuro/stroke care familiarity
• Professional communication and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Ability to follow core measures and participate in continuing education

Benefits

• Housing support and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable and easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to help keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Opportunities to grow professionally through continuing education
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your clinical judgment
• Access to a nationally recognized health system with excellent rehab services
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Herrin, IL

This is a travel contract in Southern Illinois — enjoy easy access to outdoor adventures like Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park for hiking and scenic overlooks, Rend Lake for fishing and boating, and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge for birding and nature walks. Herrin and nearby Carbondale offer a welcoming small-town vibe with local restaurants, seasonal festivals (Herrin has a lively community festival scene), and cultural events tied to Southern Illinois University just a short drive away. Weekends can include winery tours, local trails, or a quick road trip to explore regional attractions.

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