Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 12-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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 high-quality, evidence-based critical care to adult ICU patients with skill and compassion
• Continuously monitor and assess patients' hemodynamic and respiratory status and respond to changes promptly
• Administer medications and complex interventions according to protocols and provider orders
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Perform and document thorough, timely charting in the electronic medical record
• Lead and participate in emergency responses and code situations when needed
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans and discharge needs with clarity and empathy
• Maintain required competencies and complete Trinity specialty-specific competency testing and skills checklists

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse credential (license verification required)
• Experience working in an ICU or critical care setting (critical care/ICU focus listed in order)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications listed as required in the order
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist as part of onboarding
• Current immunizations and health screening requirements (TB test/IGRA, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hep B, Tdap, influenza, physical/health statement, drug screen, fit test, color vision)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of ICU monitoring, advanced cardiac life support and ventilator management
• Skilled in emergency response, critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making
• Proficient with electronic medical records and accurate clinical documentation
• Comfortable with specialty competency testing and skills validation processes
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and wellness resources for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and come back at your best
• Licensure assistance and support with required credentialing
• Access to ongoing continuing education and specialty training
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and growth
• Recognition and professional development opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Explore Des Moines' vibrant downtown: stroll through the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, visit the Des Moines Art Center and the Iowa State Capitol, relax at Gray's Lake Park or the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Enjoy local flavors at the Farmers' Market downtown, catch live music and theatre, and take easy weekend trips to nearby attractions like the Amana Colonies, Ames, or the scenic river towns along the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers.

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