Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Daily, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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 critical patient care to ICU patients
• Administer medications and treatments with precision
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in patient status
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
• Document patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record
• Respond swiftly to emergencies and support life‑saving interventions

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• TNCC certification
• NIHSS certification
• Experience in critical care settings preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing
• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• IV therapy
• Ventilator management
• Use of electronic medical records

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Explore the Des Moines Art Center, Iowa State Capitol, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy the vibrant downtown scene with its restaurants, shops, and cultural events.

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