Location: New Lenox, IL

Start Date: 03-28-2026

End Date: 06-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts (times vary; typical example 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), schedule varies based on unit needs, 36-hour guarantee

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 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 physiological, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient and create individualized nursing care plans
• Lead and coordinate nursing care delivery, guiding and supporting subordinate personnel to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Perform thorough patient evaluations and document progress, treatments, and discharge planning with clarity and accuracy
• Provide expert postoperative cardiac and critical care for CVICU patients, including open-heart postoperative management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and continuity of care
• Maintain infection prevention best practices and ensure compliance with facility policies and state regulations

Qualifications

• Active Illinois nursing license (agency IL nursing license must be included with submission)
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience (REQUIRED)
• Open-heart (cardiac postoperative) experience (REQUIRED)
• ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications (must be active at time of submission)
• COVID and Flu vaccination required (declinations will NOT be approved; please include vaccination status)
• Prior Cerner experience strongly preferred
• Thoracic, vascular, or interventional experience preferred
• Provide resume, skills checklist (within 1 year), 2 supervisory references, and active certifications with submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and critical care nursing skills tailored to cardiovascular postoperative patients
• Care planning, documentation, and discharge planning with attention to detail
• Leadership and the ability to direct and mentor nursing staff
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health record systems (preferred)
• Proficiency with ACLS, BLS protocols and NIHSS stroke assessment
• Experience with thoracic, vascular, and interventional cardiac care environments

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your expertise
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required paperwork
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options through agency partners
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract travelers
• Professional development and certification support
• Referral bonus program to reward colleagues you bring on board
• A workplace culture that celebrates patient safety and compassionate care

Travel Perks: Explore New Lenox, IL

New Lenox offers a welcoming small-town feel with easy access to Chicago (about 36 miles northeast) for downtown dining, museums, and lakefront views. Locally, enjoy walking and biking trails, nearby Mokena and Joliet attractions, community festivals, and family-friendly parks. Weekend escapes to Starved Rock State Park, local wineries, or a quick drive into the city make for easy adventure between shifts—perfect for explorers who want nature, local charm, and a city day-trip now and then.

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