Location: Des Moines, IA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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-quality critical care at the bedside for adult ICU patients
• Perform frequent patient assessments and intervene early to prevent deterioration
• Implement ACLS protocols and lead resuscitation efforts when needed
• Apply trauma and neuro screening using TNCC and NIHSS tools as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, RTs, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
• Accurately document patient status, interventions, and outcomes in the patient record
• Participate in required competency testing and complete Trinity specialty checklists to maintain unit standards

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Iowa) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications required (per job checklist)
• Experience in ICU or critical care preferred
• Ability to successfully complete Trinity Specialty Competency Testing, Trinity Skills Checklist, and license/certificate verification
• Must be able to pass Fit Test, Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen, and background/health screenings
• Up-to-date immunizations per facility requirements (Tdap, COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, Varicella, PPD/IGRA) and a completed Physical/Health Statement

Education

• Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN, ASN, or BSN) and active RN license

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and monitoring skills
• Comfort with ACLS protocols and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Trauma and neuro assessment familiarity (TNCC, NIHSS)
• Clear, effective communication with patients, families, and team members
• Ability to follow structured competency testing and checklist-based skills verification
• Attention to infection control and workplace safety practices

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — skilled colleagues who have your back when it matters most
• Flexible, per-diem style scheduling so you can balance life and work
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Comprehensive onboarding with specialty competency training to set you up for success
• Paid time for required health screenings and compliance testing
• Professional development opportunities and access to clinical resources
• Referral recognition program — help us grow the team and be rewarded for it
• A workplace culture focused on safety, respect, and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Des Moines blends big-city conveniences with Midwest charm. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Des Moines Art Center, stroll the scenic Des Moines Riverwalk or relax at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Enjoy the lively East Village for dining and boutique shopping, check out local breweries, or visit the Iowa State Fairgrounds for year-round events. Easy weekend escapes include Ames (home to Iowa State University) and other nearby lakes and parks for hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation — plenty to do when you’re off shift.

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