Location: Pella, IA

Start Date: 03-19-2026

End Date: 06-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekend Nights (specific start/end times not provided)

Candidate Pay Rate: $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

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team and families to promote continuity of care
• Perform assessments, apply nursing judgment, and intervene appropriately using critical thinking
• Direct and support ancillary staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Communicate clear and timely patient status updates to team members and families
• Document accurately in the electronic record and use basic computer tools effectively

Qualifications

• Active Registration and Licensure as an RN in the State of Iowa (must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing)
• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required
• Current ACLS, NRP and STABLE certifications (new employees should obtain per policy)
• Strong verbal communication skills and empathetic listening
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and direct support staff when needed
• Basic computer skills and comfort with electronic documentation

Education

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient-centered labor and delivery care
• Interdisciplinary communication and collaboration
• Nursing judgment and sound critical thinking
• Evidence-based practice application
• Patient communication and family education
• Teamwork and leadership when directing support staff
• Basic computer literacy for documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Travel reimbursement and relocation coordination for a smooth start
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and your professional growth
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between shifts
• Access to continuing education and evidence-based practice resources
• Simple onboarding and dedicated provider support while on assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Pella, IA

Pella is a charming small town with a lively Dutch heritage — think tulip-lined streets and a working Vermeer windmill. Enjoy Tulip Time (spring festival), stroll the Pella Historical Village, catch a show at the Pella Opera House, and sample local bakeries and restaurants downtown. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby Lake Red Rock offers boating and trails, and Des Moines is a manageable drive for big-city dining, museums, and flights for weekend getaways.

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