$2,200–$4,500/wk
Long-term care / Rehabilitation
12-hour shifts
RN license
1 year of current work experience
Insurance
Job Description
We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by your side and help you find your dream assignment anywhere in this great country. We want the same like-minded, awesome candidates to travel with us. Be bold. Enjoy work again. Let us help. THE POSITION: Skilled Nurses work with complex wound dressings, rehabilitation, tube feedings or rapidly changing health status. A number of patients may have a health status that changes quickly. *Weekly amount stated in the job postings is scaled based on estimated hourly wages and potential stipends available for the location of the assignment. Hourly wages are based on various factors including but not limited to: experience, demand, availability, location, etc. Please contact one of our amazing OneStaff Recruiting Specialists for more details. Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in Skilled Nursing. Illinois State Healthcare Provider license or willing to obtain one. Certifications Needed: This position may require one or more of these certifications: BLS
BENEFITS
Insurance We provide group benefits for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Protection. 401K You are eligible to enroll 1st of the month following hire date. We match 100% of your first 3% of deferrals and an additional 50% of the next 2% you contribute. Employee Assistance Program Free to all employees who’d like information on personal issues: Education, Dependent Care, Care Giving, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle & Fitness Management, Working Smarter.
Location & Routes
- Base city: Lehigh, IL
Benefits & Bonuses
- Insurance
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license in the assignment state (compact license preferred).
Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care experience in the specialty.
BLS required. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs depending on unit.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a typical travel nurse contract?
Most travel nurse contracts run 8–13 weeks, with the option to extend or take a new assignment after each contract. Some crisis or rapid-response contracts are as short as 4 weeks.
Is housing provided or is there a stipend?
Most travel agencies offer a tax-free housing stipend rather than agency-arranged housing. Stipends vary by city and assignment, typically $1,000–$2,500 per month on top of weekly taxable pay.
Do I need a compact nursing license?
A multistate (compact) license lets you work in any NLC member state without applying for a separate license. For non-compact states (e.g., California, New York) you'll need a state-specific RN license before starting.
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Nursing Jobs in Lehigh, IL
Lehigh is a working healthcare town: Northwestern Medicine, Rush, Advocate Health, and University of Chicago drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Lehigh, Illinois fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to ER, ICU, oncology, and travel nurse roles.
If you live in or near Lehigh, you can usually choose between a staff hospital position close to home or a travel/agency contract paying premium rates. Compensation in Illinois reflects Chicago-area academic medical centers; IL is not part of the NLC compact, and experienced RNs — especially with ICU, ER, or labor & delivery experience — see noticeably stronger offers from Lehigh-area employers.