Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 08-09-2026

End Date: 07-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, every other weekend; holiday rotation as required

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 compassionate, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, adjusting care plans as needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments with precision
• Support and educate patients and their families during critical moments
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety standards

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa or a compact state
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience in an ICU or critical care setting preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical thinking and quick decision-making in high-pressure situations
• Proficiency in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate patient advocacy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

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