Location: Dubuque, IA

Start Date: 10-08-2026

End Date: 08-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH)

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

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor patient vital signs and assess changes in condition
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Educate patients and families on care plans and procedures
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Iowa or compact state
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications
• Previous ICU experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing and patient monitoring
• IV therapy and medication administration
• Ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring
• Emergency response and rapid assessment
• Effective communication and teamwork

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement for your journey to Dubuque
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for your peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings plan to help secure your future
• Paid Time Off to recharge and explore
• Referral bonus program - bring your friends!

Travel Perks: Explore Dubuque, IA

Explore the historic riverfront, visit the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, take a scenic riverboat cruise, and enjoy hiking at the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Dubuque's charming downtown offers unique shops, restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene.

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