Location: DeWitt, IA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 03-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every-other-week (EOW) scheduling with holiday rotation

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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

• Perform blood bank testing and ensure accurate transfusion compatibility workups
• Process and evaluate clinical specimens with attention to quality and turnaround time
• Operate, calibrate, and perform quality control on laboratory instruments and systems
• Document results and maintain clear, timely communication with clinical teams
• Follow and uphold laboratory policies, safety standards, and infection control practices
• Participate in competency assessments and Trinity-specific checklist/testing as required
• Support holiday and EOW coverage to ensure continuous patient care

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred/required (as listed in the order)
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification or equivalent preferred
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated blood bank experience is required
• Ability to complete Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Successful license/certificate verification and required health screenings (fit test, immunizations, drug screen, etc.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in blood bank procedures and transfusion medicine
• Proficiency in clinical laboratory specimen processing and testing workflows
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and accurate documentation
• Quality control, troubleshooting, and instrument maintenance skills
• Comfort working independently on night shifts and communicating with clinical teams
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a patient-centered mindset

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan ahead
• Paid Time Off to rest, recharge, and explore on your days off
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials up to date
• Professional development and CE reimbursement to help you grow
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for a smooth start
• Life Insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team culture that values your expertise and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore DeWitt, IA

DeWitt sits within easy reach of the Mississippi River and the Quad Cities—perfect for weekend outings. Explore riverfront parks, local trails, and charming downtown shops. Take short weekend trips to Davenport or Moline for museums, dining, and the John Deere Pavilion, or visit historic Galena, IL for boutique shopping and scenic views. Quiet small-town life with easy access to bigger-city amenities makes this a great place to recharge between shifts.

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