Location: Janesville, WI

Start Date: 01-15-2026

End Date: 04-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Variable Day Shift Hours (80 hours per 2 weeks) with 24/7 accountability (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Lead and supervise the nursing team to deliver high-quality skilled nursing and long-term care
• Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies, procedures and departmental objectives
• Coordinate nursing services with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of resident care
• Oversee case management activities including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Monitor and report monthly quality data (falls, skin, psychotropic meds, chart compliance) and drive improvement
• Provide continuing education and competency validation for nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and The Joint Commission standards
• Champion infection control practices and resident advocacy across the unit

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice — active license required
• BSN required upon hire
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or demonstrated leadership/management in LTC
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days of hire
• Additional certifications as required by unit (ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)
• Working knowledge of reimbursement systems, State and Federal regulations, and TJC requirements
• Strong leadership, staff management, communication and problem-solving skills

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BSN required upon hire

Knowledge & Skills

• Leadership and staff management in a clinical setting
• Clinical nursing practices for skilled nursing and long-term care residents
• Regulatory compliance with State, Federal and The Joint Commission standards
• Quality data collection and reporting (falls, skin integrity, psych meds, chart audits)
• Infection control best practices and implementation
• Case management and interdisciplinary care coordination
• Familiarity with reimbursement systems and budget oversight
• Resident advocacy, restorative care program oversight, and family communication

Benefits

• Supportive team culture where your leadership truly matters
• Generous licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Continuing education and competency support to grow your clinical skills
• Professional development opportunities and leadership mentoring
• Travel assignment support to make your stay smooth and comfortable
• Assistance with onboarding and access to a dedicated recruiter/resource
• A workplace that values resident advocacy and quality-driven care

Travel Perks: Explore Janesville, WI

Janesville offers a charming small-city feel with plenty to explore on your time off. Stroll the Rotary Botanical Gardens, tour the historic Lincoln-Tallman House and the Rock County Historical Society, or enjoy riverside parks and scenic walking/biking trails. Discover cozy downtown restaurants, local breweries and community events, and take short drives to larger hubs like Madison for museums, dining and nightlife or to regional outdoor destinations for boating and seasonal recreation — perfect for weekend adventures between shifts.

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