Job description
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Davenport, IA
Start Date: 12-10-2026
End Date: 10-01-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM, Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $63.70 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
- Deliver rapid, confident emergency care to patients of all ages walking through the doors
- Triage incoming patients and prioritize care based on acuity and urgency
- Monitor vitals, administer medications, and respond quickly when a patient's condition changes
- Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and fellow nurses in a fast paced team environment
- Document assessments and interventions accurately so nothing falls through the cracks
- Educate patients and families on next steps, discharge instructions, and follow up care
- Bring calm and reassurance to people having one of the hardest days of their lives
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa, or compact eligibility
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Current TNCC certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Hands on emergency department experience in a hospital setting
- Up to date health records including fit test, 10 panel drug screen, Tdap, color vision, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, 2 Step PPD or IGRA, Varicella, and a physical health statement
Education
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong triage and rapid assessment skills for high acuity situations
- Comfort with emergency interventions, IV starts, and medication administration
- Excellent critical thinking when every second counts
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients and families under stress
- Confident electronic medical record charting and documentation
- Team first mindset and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
- Competitive weekly pay with reliable direct deposit
- Referral bonus program because great nurses know great nurses
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
- A supportive team that values YOU and the difference you make every shift
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.