Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including days, evenings and nights; float-pool schedule varies by assignment and may include weekends and occasional coverage at MercyOne West Des Moines

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to detect changes early and act decisively
• Perform timely and thorough patient assessments to guide safe, effective care
• Administer medications, treatments and interventions according to plan of care
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions and comprehensive discharge planning
• Float to all Med-Surg units and provide consistent, high-quality care across different patient populations
• Document patient care clearly and accurately in the electronic health record
• Respond to emergencies and escalate concerns to the appropriate provider promptly
• Participate in unit competency testing and ongoing skills validation to maintain excellence

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state licensure required)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications required
• Willingness to float to different Med-Surg units and to MercyOne West Des Moines as scheduled
• Successful completion of Trinity specialty competency testing and Trinity skills checklist
• Compliance with required health screenings: fit test, 10-panel drug screen, required vaccinations and PPD/IGRA testing
• Current license and certificate verification on file

Education

• Active RN license required (nursing diploma, ADN or BSN as applicable per state rules)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Med-Surg nursing principles and safe medication administration
• Comfort working across multiple unit cultures and adapting quickly when floating
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary staff
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and electronic health records
• Adherence to infection control and safety protocols

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical skills
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Flexible scheduling to help balance work and life
• Professional development and specialty competency testing support
• Comprehensive onboarding and unit-specific orientation
• Paid time to complete required health screenings and credentialing steps
• Peer mentoring and a collaborative culture where your voice matters

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers a charming blend of urban amenities and outdoor escapes. Stroll the Pappajohn Sculpture Park or the Des Moines Riverwalk, explore the shops and eateries of the East Village, visit the Iowa State Capitol and Des Moines Art Center, enjoy scenic time at Gray's Lake Park, and check out local farmers markets and seasonal festivals. Weekend escapes to regional parks and nearby towns make for easy adventure between shifts.

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