Location: Des Moines, IA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Open Per Diem, shifts vary: days, evenings, nights and weekends (flexible scheduling required)

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 high-quality, compassionate critical care to adult ICU patients
• Continuously assess and monitor complex patient conditions and trends
• Administer medications and advanced interventions according to protocols
• Operate and manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring and ICU equipment
• Actively participate in codes, rapid responses and multidisciplinary rounds
• Document patient care clearly and timely in the electronic health record
• Educate and support patients and families during critical care episodes
• Maintain competency through Trinity specialty testing and skills checklists

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for Iowa (License/Certificate Verification required)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications as required for unit practice
• Prior ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
• Successful completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Ability to pass Trinity 10 panel drug screen and fit test
• Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Tdap, Influenza, Varicella, PPD/IGRA)
• Physical/health statement confirming ability to perform ICU duties

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making
• Proficiency with ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Comfort with high-acuity procedures and advanced cardiac life support
• Skilled in patient/family communication under stress
• Familiarity with stroke assessment using NIHSS
• Competence with electronic health records and accurate documentation
• Ability to follow specialty competency testing and skills checklists
• Team-oriented approach and effective interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Travel support and local travel perks to make your assignment comfortable
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development opportunities, including specialty competency testing
• A supportive unit culture where teamwork and mutual respect matter
• Access to employee health screenings and required immunization support
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced critical care clinicians
• Quick onboarding with clear checklists and credential verification assistance

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Explore Des Moines during your assignment: stroll the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in the Western Gateway, browse galleries at the Des Moines Art Center, relax at Gray's Lake Park trails and paddleboard areas, enjoy dining and boutiques in the East Village, catch a game at Principal Park, and visit the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Weekend escapes to nearby college towns and scenic drives are easy, so there’s plenty to do when you’re off shift.

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