Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day) with 1-2 nights/week on-call, 1 weekend/month, and rotating holiday call; 30-minute on-call response time

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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

• Scrub and assist the physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures to ensure smooth, safe cases
• Perform left heart catheterizations and assist with stent placements and device implantations including ICDs and pacemakers
• Monitor patients continuously and document case details accurately in EPIC and related systems
• Operate and troubleshoot cath lab equipment such as Siemens cath systems, Sensis, Apollo, and Phillips IVUS
• Support inpatient and outpatient adult cardiac populations with strong clinical judgment and calm under pressure
• Float between campuses as needed to provide consistent coverage across the network
• Respond to on-call activations within a 30-minute window to support emergent patient needs
• Participate in unit orientation and ongoing competency activities to maintain high-quality care

Qualifications

• ARRT or RCIS registration required at time of submittal
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year cath lab experience; 2 years preferred (job lists both 1 and 2 years explicitly)
• Experience with left heart catheterization, stent placement, and assisting with ICD/pacemaker implants
• Comfortable working with inpatient and outpatient adult cardiac populations
• Valid driver’s license required at submittal and must be within the specified radius rules
• Ability to float between campuses and meet a 30-minute on-call response time

Education

• Relevant cath lab technologist certification (ARRT or RCIS) required
• BLS certification required
• No BSN required as listed

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with EPIC charting and documentation
• Familiarity with Siemens cath systems, Siemens Sensis, Apollo, and Phillips IVUS
• Strong patient monitoring skills and accurate procedural documentation
• Skilled in scrub/assist techniques and sterile field management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary cardiac team
• Good communication skills for coordinating across three campuses and with cardiology teams

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing stipend or housing assistance options
• Travel reimbursement to make your move easier and less stressful
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to support your career growth
• Paid orientation and guaranteed 40 hours/week for predictable income
• Competitive holiday and call pay plus overtime opportunities
• A supportive team and supervisor in the lab who value your skills and safety
• Referral bonus opportunities and career support via the staffing team

Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, IA

Explore Council Bluffs and nearby Omaha on your days off. Walk or bike the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, visit Hitchcock Nature Center for hiking and wildlife, or enjoy Lake Manawa State Park for boating and trails. Take short trips into Omaha to experience the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, the Old Market district for dining and shops, Lauritzen Gardens, and several museums. Casinos and entertainment options in Council Bluffs make for easy weekend fun, and the short drive to downtown Omaha opens up even more cultural and dining experiences.

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