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Travel CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) – Emergency Department Sitter | Harvey, Illinois

Apply for a travel CNA job in Harvey, IL, providing compassionate patient observation and safety-focused care in a busy emergency department near Chicago. Located in Harvey, Illinois (ZIP 60426), this assignment offers a community-based work setting in the south suburbs of Chicago. This 13-week travel healthcare assignment is ideal for a Certified Nursing Assistant with acute care, emergency department, or behavioral health experience.

Travel CNA Job Details

• Position: Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Emergency Department Sitter
• Healthcare Setting: 31-bed emergency department
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $590–$640
• Location: Harvey, Illinois, in the south suburbs of Chicago
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Expected Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Orientation: 8 hours

Emergency Department CNA Job Requirements

• Current CNA certification and/or Illinois CNA license in good standing
• At least 6 months of CNA or related patient-care experience; emergency department, acute care, or behavioral health experience is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic health records; Epic experience is required
• Ability to care for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• Strong communication, observation, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and professional in a fast-paced emergency department environment
• Ability to meet the physical demands of patient observation, ambulation assistance, lifting, pulling, and repositioning using proper body mechanics

Travel CNA Responsibilities

• Serve as an emergency department safety attendant and provide one-to-one patient observation for individuals who may present safety risks, including those experiencing suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, or hallucinations
• Monitor patients closely and promptly report changes in condition or behavior to the clinical team
• Obtain and document temperature, pulse oximetry, and other vital signs according to department protocols
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, positioning, and comfort measures
• Answer call lights and provide responsive, respectful patient support
• Assist with patient rooming and support efficient patient flow through the emergency department
• Follow isolation precautions, personal protective equipment requirements, NPO instructions, oxygen safety practices, and fluid restrictions
• Clean and restock equipment while maintaining an orderly, safe patient-care environment
• Support care for patients with conditions ranging from minor illnesses to trauma, cardiac emergencies, and behavioral health concerns

Join the healthcare team in Harvey and bring your CNA skills to a rewarding emergency department travel assignment near Chicago. Apply now for this Illinois travel CNA opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.