Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 07-09-2026

End Date: 06-12-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; every other weekend and every other holiday. July 3 and July 4 required dates to work.

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 care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, adjusting care plans as needed
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and life-support treatments
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• 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
• Critical care or ICU experience strongly preferred
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with a calm, caring approach

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care monitoring and assessment
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Emergency response and code management
• Patient and family education
• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help secure your future
• Paid Time Off to relax and recharge
• Travel reimbursement to get you here hassle-free
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Explore Des Moines! Take a stroll along the scenic Riverwalk, visit the vibrant East Village for shopping and dining, catch a show at the Civic Center, or enjoy the local farmers' markets and craft breweries on your days off.

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