Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 12-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts (float pool coverage across Med-Surg telemetry units; includes day and night coverage and weekends; occasional float out to MercyOne West Des Moines EOW/EOH). Exact start/end times are assigned by the facility per rotation.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 high-quality nursing care to adult patients on Med-Surg telemetry units with compassion and clinical precision
• Continuously monitor telemetry and respond quickly to changes in rhythm or patient condition
• Float between Med-Surg units and occasionally to MercyOne West Des Moines as assigned, adapting quickly to new environments
• Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and implement individualized care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe patient transfers and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete Trinity specialty competency testing and skills checklists
• Promote patient and family education to support recovery and safe discharge planning
• Uphold safety, infection control, and facility standards including fit testing and required immunizations

Qualifications

• Current RN license (ability to meet state licensure requirements for Iowa; License/Certificate Verification required)
• Experience in Med-Surg and telemetry nursing; float pool experience a strong plus
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications (required)
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist prior to assignment
• Ability to pass Trinity 10-panel drug screen, fit test, and required immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, 2-step PPD or IGRA)
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and excellent communication skills

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing). BSN preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry rhythm recognition and cardiac monitoring interpretation
• Med-Surg assessment skills and clinical decision-making
• IV medication administration and safe medication practices
• Electronic health record documentation and handoff communication
• Prioritization, time management, and the ability to function in a fast-paced float environment
• Teamwork, patient advocacy, and patient/family education techniques

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you focus on care, not logistics
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and specialty competency support (Trinity-specific competency testing and skills checklist provided)
• License/certification verification support to streamline onboarding
• A supportive team that values YOU — collaborative colleagues and strong clinical leadership
• Referral bonus program for bringing fellow great clinicians on board
• Access to employee wellness resources and occupational health services

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Des Moines blends Midwestern charm with cultural attractions. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Des Moines Art Center for a dose of creativity, stroll the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, or catch a show and great food downtown. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Raccoon River Park and nearby trails; farmers and food lovers should visit the Downtown Farmers' Market. West Des Moines shopping and dining are minutes away, and quick weekend road trips to Ames or small Iowa towns offer exploration options. Plenty of local breweries, coffee shops, and museums make off-shift hours enjoyable.

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