RN - Med/Surg
Location: Des Moines, IA
Start Date: 11-17-2025
End Date: 02-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends and holiday rotations (Every-other-week and Every-other-holiday rotation). Weekend makeup shifts for call-ins and coverage as needed; exact start/end times vary by unit.
Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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, high-quality Med/Surg patient care — assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, following facility protocols
- Monitor patient status closely and communicate changes promptly to the care team
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists and support staff to create and carry out individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and discharge plans to support recovery
- Participate in unit competency testing and skills validation to maintain clinical excellence
- Support unit staffing needs by covering weekend makeup shifts and holiday rotations when required
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Iowa (or compact RN eligible)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- TNCC and NIHSS certifications required
- Successful completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
- Ability to pass Trinity 10-panel drug screen, fit test, and required health screenings (MMR, Hep B, Tdap, Varicella, COVID-19, Influenza, PPD/IGRA)
- Previous Med/Surg nursing experience preferred; strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid Med/Surg nursing knowledge and hands-on patient care skills
- Effective clinical assessment, triage and critical thinking abilities
- Medication administration, IV therapy and monitoring proficiency
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary collaboration
- Comfort with electronic medical records and documentation best practices
- Ability to adapt to changing patient acuity and unit needs
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make the transition easy
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help plan for the future
- Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your credentials
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
- A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA
Des Moines offers a delightful Midwest mix: stroll the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park downtown, explore the Des Moines Art Center, tour the beautiful Iowa State Capitol, relax at Gray's Lake Park or enjoy the lively East Village shopping and dining. Seasonal farmers markets, riverwalks and nearby state parks make weekend escapes easy — plus plenty of local breweries and cultural events to explore between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a RN - Med/Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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