Location: Waterloo, IA

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Every third weekend; specific start/end times not provided; weekend coverage required; rotating/varies

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

• Assess critically ill patients and continuously monitor physiologic status using advanced ICU equipment
• Administer medications and titrate infusions safely and according to protocols
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and coordinate emergency interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists and pharmacists to develop and execute care plans
• Perform and document specialty-specific competency tasks and skills checks (Trinity checklists)
• Provide family-centered education and clear communication during high-stress situations
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical record documentation and handoffs

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with verification required
• BLS and ACLS required
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications required
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist prior to start
• Current fit test, drug screening and updated immunizations as listed (Tdap, MMR, Hep B, influenza, COVID-19, 2-step PPD or IGRA, varicella)
• Comfort working in a fast-paced ICU environment and providing high-acuity care

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care knowledge including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Proficiency with cardiac monitoring, arterial lines and central venous access care
• Medication administration and titration in critical care settings
• Excellent clinical assessment, prioritization and delegation skills
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with electronic health records and accurate clinical documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan and financial planning resources
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and specialty competency training (Trinity-specific) to grow your skills
• A supportive team that values your voice and clinical judgment
• Referral bonus program and internal recognition for outstanding care

Travel Perks: Explore Waterloo, IA

Waterloo sits in the heart of Iowa's Cedar Valley. Enjoy exploring the Grout Museum District, visiting the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, strolling the Cedar River trails and sampling local restaurants and breweries downtown. Take short weekend trips to nearby Cedar Falls and the University of Northern Iowa campus for coffee shops, parks and local events.

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