Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Start Date: 05-11-2026

End Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; 12-hour nights, rotating schedule with every third weekend (holiday coverage includes July 4); no call/standby

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 and manage critically ill patients in a 16-bed Medical ICU, delivering high-acuity nursing care
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and verify strips; collaborate with centralized tele-monitor techs
• Manage ventilators and troubleshoot respiratory support in partnership with RTs
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips and sedatives safely (vasopressors, propofol, precedex, etc.)
• Document accurate, timely patient records in EPIC and communicate changes in condition
• Stabilize patients for transfer when needed and coordinate with hospitalists/intensivists
• Work with the charge nurse and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care
• Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) when ICU census allows

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for Iowa submission
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (must be current at time of submittal)
• PALS and TNCC preferred but not required
• Preferred minimum of 2 years ICU/critical care experience
• Proven experience with ventilator management, BiPAP, and drip/titration management
• Comfort titrating vasopressors and managing sedation per unit protocols
• Driver’s license required at time of submittal (used for radius verification)
• Must be able to pass an open-book orientation skills exam with a minimum score of 90%

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and triage skills
• Hands-on ventilator and BiPAP familiarity; ability to troubleshoot
• Proficient with vasoactive drip titration and sedation protocols
• Cardiac monitoring skills and ability to read/verify strips
• Experience charting in EPIC
• Familiarity with Draeger monitors and centralized telemetry workflows
• Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity environments

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — you won’t be just a number
• Comprehensive orientation so you hit the floor confident
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off and holiday scheduling support so you can recharge
• Access to ongoing professional development and specialty training
• Work with modern systems — EPIC charting and Draeger monitoring
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great work
• Employee health resources and peer support programs

Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, IA

This is a contract assignment in Council Bluffs — when you clock out, enjoy the riverfront vibe and quick access to Omaha. Walk or bike the scenic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge into downtown Omaha, explore the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, or unwind at Hitchcock Nature Center and Lake Manawa State Park for hiking and water activities. For a lively night out, try the casinos and dining options nearby, or take a short trip into Omaha to visit the Old Market district and Henry Doorly Zoo. Great weekend options and easy city escapes make this a nice blend of small-city calm and big-city perks.

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