Location: Council Bluffs, IA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night schedule, 12-hour night shifts typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating with every 3rd weekend; guaranteed 36 hours/week (12-hour nights)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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 labor, delivery and postpartum nursing care for low-risk maternal patients
• Manage maternal and newborn couplets with appropriate 1:3 and 1:1 assignment ratios as cases require
• Administer and titrate IV medications and drips such as pitocin, magnesium sulfate and insulin safely
• Use Alaris infusion pumps and follow IV medication administration best practices
• Perform neonatal resuscitation as needed and collaborate with NICU when applicable
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Work with charge nurses and participate in unit-based teamwork to ensure quality, timely care

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in IA (required)
• BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (L&D experience strongly preferred)
• Comfortable managing labors, deliveries and postpartum care; experience with low-risk maternal cases
• Experience with EPIC charting and Alaris infusion pumps, IV medication administration, and common drips (pitocin, mag, insulin)
• Driver's license required at time of submittal; candidate must meet 50-mile radius rule (no concurrent employment with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity within radius)
• Willingness to complete an orientation skills exam (open-book) and achieve the required passing score

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong maternal/newborn assessment and clinical decision-making
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) competency
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting
• Alaris pump operation and IV medication administration
• Familiarity with management of gestational diabetes (GDM), magnesium infusions, insulin drips and pitocin titration
• Ability to collaborate with charge nurses and interdisciplinary teams
• NICU exposure is a plus for enhanced newborn care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available for contract travelers
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials up to date
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Supportive team environment with experienced charge nurses and collaborative staff
• Orientation and training time (includes a skills review and open-book exam to set you up for success)

Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs sits on the Missouri River with easy access to Omaha just across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge — perfect for weekend outings. Explore the scenic Hitchcock Nature Center for hiking and wildlife, relax at Lake Manawa State Park, and enjoy riverfront parks and local casinos for evening entertainment. Omaha’s top attractions (Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Lauritzen Gardens, and a lively Old Market district) are a short drive away, giving you plenty of options for dining, culture and weekend adventures between shifts.

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