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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

📍 Davenport, iowa · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$63.7/hr ≈ $2,293/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.