Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 12-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday, Night shift (exact start/end times not specified)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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, compassionate ICU care to critically ill patients
• Continuously assess and monitor patient status using advanced cardiac and critical care monitoring
• Administer medications and titrate infusions safely and accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute care plans
• Respond swiftly to emergencies and participate in resuscitation and rapid response efforts
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and complete required competency testing (Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Skills Checklist)
• Adhere to infection control protocols and complete required health screenings and immunizations

Qualifications

• Active RN license with verification (state licensure required for practice)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications listed as preferred/required
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Ability to pass Fit Test, Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen, and required immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap) and TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA)
• Comfort working in a fast-paced critical care environment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care and ICU patient assessment and management
• Familiarity with ventilator management and advanced monitoring (typical ICU skills)
• Strong medication administration and titration practices
• Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings
• Proficiency with electronic health records and accurate documentation
• Ability to complete specialty competency testing and skills validation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts
• Continuing education and certification support to help you grow your career
• Access to clinical resources, mentorship, and specialty competency testing
• A supportive team that values YOU and collaborative patient care
• Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians into the team

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

This is a travel assignment in Des Moines, IA — a welcoming Midwest city with plenty to explore. Stroll through the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the nearby Des Moines Art Center, enjoy local boutiques and dining in the East Village, or relax at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Outdoor enthusiasts can hit the Raccoon River Valley and Principal Riverwalk trails for biking and walking. Catch community events at the Iowa State Fairgrounds or sample craft brews at neighborhood breweries. Weekend trips to Ames or a drive to the scenic lakes region are easy when you want a quick getaway.

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