Location: Clinton, IA

Start Date: 12-28-2025

End Date: 03-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts, every third weekend with holiday rotation every other holiday; specific start/end times vary by unit (contact recruiter for exact shift times)

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

• Assess patients quickly and accurately to prioritize care and improve outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following evidence-based protocols
• Perform trauma and emergency nursing interventions using TNCC principles when needed
• Apply stroke assessment skills (NIHSS) to identify and escalate acute neurologic changes
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses clearly and timely in the medical record
• Participate in Trinity specialty competency testing and skills checklists to maintain high standards
• Provide compassionate patient and family education to support recovery and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Iowa) — license/certificate verification required
• BLS (required)
• PALS (required)
• ACLS (required)
• TNCC (required)
• NIHSS certification (required)
• Completion of Trinity specialty competency testing and skills checklist
• Ability to complete required health screenings: fit test, 10-panel drug screen, immunizations (Tdap, COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, Varicella) and 2-step PPD or IGRA

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking in acute care settings
• Emergency and trauma nursing skills aligned with TNCC and ACLS/PALS standards
• Stroke recognition and NIHSS scoring proficiency
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and care teams
• Accurate documentation and familiarity with electronic health records
• Teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively on rotating schedules

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values your skills, growth, and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Clinton, IA

This is a travel assignment in Clinton, IA — enjoy riverside walks along the Mississippi, explore Eagle Point Park and nearby trails, and visit Nahant Marsh for birdwatching and nature outings. When you want a bit more city energy, the Quad Cities (Davenport/Bettendorf/Moline/Rock Island) are a reasonable drive away for dining, live music, and museums. Local community events and small-town festivals give you plenty of weekend plans between shifts.

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