Location: Atlantic, IA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (specific start/end times not provided) — Nights with every 3rd weekend coverage; Night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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, evidence-based obstetric nursing care for laboring and postpartum patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, escalate concerns, and intervene per protocol
• Float to the medical-surgical floor as needed and deliver safe, competent care across settings
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families about labor, delivery, postpartum care, and newborn basics
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic chart
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Iowa or compact RN license preferred)
• Obstetric nursing experience and comfort with night shift assignments
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing or demonstrated ability to float to med-surg
• Availability for every third weekend coverage on night shift
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; OB-specific certifications (NRP, ACLS) a plus
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical knowledge of obstetric and postpartum care
• Fetal monitoring and interpretation fundamentals
• Med-surg nursing skills for safe floating between units
• IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency response
• Clear documentation and electronic medical record familiarity
• Ability to prioritize in a busy night-shift environment and collaborate effectively

Benefits

• Generous housing support and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get set up quickly
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Opportunity to expand skills by floating to the med-surg floor
• Access to continuing education and professional development resources
• Friendly onboarding and local housing guidance to help you settle in

Travel Perks: Explore Atlantic, IA

Atlantic is a charming small city with a friendly downtown, local eateries, seasonal community events, and pleasant parks for an after-shift stroll. Enjoy easy weekend escapes with a short drive to Des Moines for bigger-city dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Local farmers markets, community festivals, and scenic nearby drives make weekends fun and relaxing.

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