Location: Spencer, IA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, straight nights with weekend rotation (Night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 critical care to ICU patients during night shifts
• Assess and monitor patient status, respond promptly to changes, and implement interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to create and update patient care plans
• Operate and manage advanced cardiorespiratory support equipment, including ventilators and monitors
• Administer medications and titrate drips safely following protocols and physician orders
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Support unit throughput by assisting with transfers, admissions, and safe patient handoffs
• Float to Med/Surg or ED as needed, maintaining flexibility and a team-first attitude

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Minimum 2 years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS required
• NCI or CPI required
• PALS and TNCC preferred (nice-to-have)
• Ability to work straight nights with weekend rotation
• Comfortable floating to Med/Surg, ED, or other nursing departments based on census

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and prioritization skills
• Experience with ventilator management and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Proficient in IV medication administration and vasoactive drips
• Familiarity with telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and care teams
• Efficient electronic medical record (EMR) documentation skills
• Ability to adapt to changing patient volumes and float assignments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable and convenient
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge after busy rotations
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current and stress low
• Travel reimbursement to help with relocation logistics
• 401K retirement savings plan to plan for your future
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Spencer, IA

Spencer is a friendly Iowa hub with small-town charm and easy access to outdoor fun. Enjoy local parks, walking and bike trails, and community events. A short drive takes you to the Iowa Great Lakes area (Okoboji region) for boating, beaches, and lakeside attractions on your days off. Explore downtown shops and local restaurants, check out seasonal fairs and festivals, and take weekend trips for fishing, hiking, or relaxing by the water.

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